[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 1, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING DEPUTY J. BENEZETTE

  (Mr. ALFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great man, Deputy J. 
Benezette from the Cass County Sheriff's Office who recently received 
the Life Saving Award.
  Deputy Benezette was on his way home from an extra duty assignment at 
the sheriff's office and heard a dispatch call. An incident had 
happened nearby, and he answered that call for service.
  Deputy Benezette got on the scene, where two motor vehicles were 
involved in an accident. One vehicle was completely overturned and had 
water pouring into it. With two people trapped inside and one 
struggling to keep her head above water, Deputy Benezette was able to 
quickly rescue both of them, saving a life and preventing a drowning.
  His actions show dedication to duty under the most extreme 
circumstances, and he has been recognized with the Life Saving Award by 
his department.
  Deputy Benezette serves Cass County and our Fourth District 
faithfully. He is a hero for our community and will be our guest at the 
State of the Union Address next week.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank him and every member of our law enforcement 
community across America for the service they do for us.

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