[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 115 (Monday, July 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E635-E636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING DEPUTY WILLIAM HOLLINGSWORTH

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 3, 2023

  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Deputy William 
Hollingsworth for his selfless and heroic acts on Friday, June 16, 
2023. Deputy Hollingsworth was helping stranded drivers amid the 
rapidly rising water early that Friday morning when he saw a motorist 
disappear beneath Highway 98. Deputy Hollingsworth rushed toward the 
motorist to provide aid without regard for his safety. He and the 
motorist were then swept into a flooded storm drain and traveled nearly 
100 feet under the four-lane highway. Despite this traumatic turn of 
events, Deputy Hollingsworth emerged on the other side, spotted the 
motorist, and continued to wade toward him to continue his rescue 
attempt. His courageous actions cannot be overstated.
  I, along with the entire Northwest Florida community, thank Deputy 
Hollingsworth for his devotion to duty and commitment to excellence. 
His valiant actions exemplify the very best of Northwest Florida's law 
enforcement. I

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am proud to have him serving in Florida's First Congressional District.
  On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I am 
privileged to recognize Deputy William Hollingsworth for his unwavering 
commitment to upholding the values of our local law enforcement 
agencies. I thank him for his service and offer my warmest regards and 
best wishes to him and his family.

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