[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 16 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E85]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





HONORING MR. JASON SMILEY FOR HIS ACTIONS TO HELP OTHERS ESCAPE FROM AN 
                           OVERTURNED VEHICLE

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 29, 2024

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I recognize and appreciate my constituent, Mr. 
Jason Smiley, for the actions he took to save strangers from an 
overturned vehicle on Christmas Eve. His service to this country has 
been exceptional and I thank him for the sacrifices that he and his 
family have made time and again.
  On December 24th when a family found themselves in a dangerous and 
scary situation, he took action to ensure their safety. He should be 
commended for his action and his willingness to respond quickly, 
calmly, and without hesitation. In Colorado there are often severe 
weather conditions which lead to emergencies like this. It is not 
uncommon for Coloradans to be dependent on their neighbor's vigilance 
and kindness for assistance on the roads. I hope that Mr. Smiley's 
unhesitating willingness to intervene after an accident can be emulated 
by all my constituents.
  What I admire most about Mr. Smiley's story is not only his eagerness 
to help others, but his willingness to do so after having already given 
so much for our country. Through injury and decades of military 
service, Mr. Smiley has been an exemplary member of his community and a 
good citizen.
  In choosing to help others, he demonstrated the best characteristics 
of a serviceman: selflessness, attentiveness, and calm in the face of 
danger. It is an honor to represent Mr. Jason Smiley in Congress and it 
is my absolute pleasure to thank him not only for his eagerness to 
help, but for his consistent dedication to the defense of The United 
States of America.

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