[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2927]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING BRAVE FIRST RESPONDERS

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the extraordinary 
acts of a few of our first responders, law enforcement officers, and 
brave residents.
  On Saturday, May 20, a 911 call was received for an 8-year-old 
suffering from cardiac arrest.
  Thanks to the swift response and unwavering commitment of the Carmel 
Police Department, particularly Police Officer Thomas Eagan, who 
arrived on the scene within 2 minutes and initiated the lifesaving 
application of an AED, the 8-year-old's life was saved.
  Also assisting were Sergeant Laura Whitten, Officer Michelle Yeager, 
and Officer Brian Detz, who provided CPR, maintained scene control, and 
assisted medics, while Detective Daniel Shea also helped.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, with a 
special mention to Assistant Fire Chief Rivera, who provided CPR, and 
to the Putnam County ambulance, medic, and EMS teams that stabilized 
the child and swiftly transported him to the Westchester Medical 
Center.
  The immediate actions of Good Samaritans Laura Spallina, Judith 
Schoen, and Karen Tubman made a vital difference.
  I also recognize Mircea Bors, who recognized cardiac arrest and began 
CPR. His fast thinking set the stage for the rescue efforts.
  I thank the other law enforcement agencies that assisted with the 
safe transport of the child: Yorktown PD, Westchester County Police 
Department, New York State troopers, and the town of Mount Pleasant 
Police Department.
  Through their combined efforts, an 8-year-old child's life was saved, 
a family was spared epic grief, and the community was reminded of the 
importance of our brave law enforcement officers and first responders.

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