[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1150]
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                             MICKEY WILSON

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2023

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mickey Wilson 
of Golden, Colorado, for receiving a Carnegie Medal after saving his 
friend's life in a daring act of heroism.
  In January 2017, Mr. Wilson, a professional slackliner, was skiing in 
Dillon, Colorado, when a friend and fellow skier got caught leaving a 
ski lift. The skier was left dangling unconscious from the lift, out of 
reach from help. Mr. Wilson realized the gravity of the situation and 
selflessly sprung into action. Despite danger warnings, he climbed the 
chairlift pole and traversed 30 feet along the lift's two-inch cable to 
reach the chair. He then swung down onto the chair and, after catching 
a knife thrown by a rescue crew member, cut his friend free. The skier 
fully recovered with only a broken rib, while Mr. Wilson was uninjured. 
Mr. Wilson's slacklining experience proved life-saving that day.
  The Carnegie Medal is given to people who risk their own safety in an 
attempt to save the lives of others. There is no doubt that Mr. Wilson 
is incredibly deserving of this award and it is an honor to 
congratulate him on this life-saving act of bravery.

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