[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 7 (Friday, January 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H126]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING RYAN PASBORG

  (Ms. HAGEMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. HAGEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ryan Pasborg, a 
truly remarkable Wyomingite, whose exceptional character and heroic 
actions left a profound impression on both the community and the State 
of Wyoming.
  The morning of February 2, 2022, began like any other for Ryan as he 
went about his daily commute to work. During his drive, he began to 
smell smoke, witnessed flames, and noticed three young children 
escaping from a burning home.
  Ryan immediately stopped, and after speaking with the children, 
learned that their mother and younger brother were still inside the 
House. Without hesitation, and at great risk to himself, Ryan rushed 
into the burning home and managed to rescue both their younger brother 
and mother for whom he later administered CPR--all while on the phone 
with 911.
  No lives were lost that day due to Ryan's selfless actions and 
unparalleled courage.
  Upon being nominated, he was later rightfully awarded the Carnegie 
Medal, North America's highest civilian honor for heroism.
  While Ryan's extraordinary actions that day will be remembered for 
generations, the courage, compassion, and integrity he exhibited are 
simply a part of who he is each and every day.
  I urge all my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Ryan Pasborg 
for his valor and commitment to the safety of his fellow Wyomingites.

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