[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING CLERMONT COUNTY DEPUTY BOBBY HAU PHAM, MEDAL OF VALOR

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2023

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Clermont 
County Deputy Bobby Hau Pham, who was awarded the Medal of Valor by 
President Biden for his heroic efforts while on duty, rescuing the life 
of a woman trapped in a car sinking underwater.
  On November 23, 2021, Deputy Pham sprang into action after a woman 
drove her car into East Fork Lake, submerging it under water. Fighting 
through dark, frigid conditions, Deputy Pham sprang into action, jumped 
in the water, and fearlessly worked to rescue the driver from the 
sinking car.
  Through his bravery, Deputy Pham saved her life, and he said he would 
do it all over again wherever needed. Deputy Pham is an example of the 
extraordinary actions our law enforcement officers make each and every 
day to protect our citizens and communities. I want to thank all who 
put on the uniform and risk their lives to protect us every day.
  I thank Deputy Pham for his service and courage. I congratulate him 
on being recognized with the Medal of Valor, our Nation's highest honor 
for bravery by apublic safety officer, for his actions.

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