[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 65 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2738]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RYAN PASBORG

  Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I rise today in honor of Ryan Pasborg, 
Rock Springs, WY. Ryan will be recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund 
Commission on April 27, 2024.
  The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission was established April 15, 1904 by 
Andrew Carnegie. The Carnegie Medal Award is the highest civilian honor 
in North America. It is awarded to ``those who risk death or serious 
physical injury to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting 
to save the lives of others.''
  No one is more deserving of the Carnegie Medal than Ryan Pasborg. He 
truly embodies the Code of the West, living each day with courage. His 
courage made all the difference for the family he saved. Early on 
February 2, 2022, while headed to work, Ryan spotted a house engulfed 
in flames in James Town, a community near Green River, WY. When he saw 
no first responders, he drove up to the home where three children stood 
outside in the freezing morning air. Ryan learned their 4-year-old 
brother and mother were still inside. Without hesitation, he went in 
after them, saving both the young boy and mother from the smoke and 
flames. He put the children in his truck to keep them warm while he 
performed life-saving CPR on their mother. He then drove the family 
away from the fire to first responders. That was not the end of Ryan's 
kindness. Following the devastating fire, he spent hundreds of dollars 
purchasing clothing and other necessities he personally delivered to 
the family.
  Ryan did for the Wadsworth family what he would have done for his 
own. He is a pillar of strength in his community and inspires 
compassion in those around him. Ryan's resolute commitment to saving 
the Wadsworth family highlights not only his courage and character but 
also his commitment to his community, all traits of the Code of the 
West. He is a perfect icon for the Code and deserves the Carnegie Medal 
Award. On that morning, Ryan was a stanger passing by but chose not to 
be a bystander. His selfless actions made all the difference to the 
Wadsworth family. Ryan continues to be an outstanding member of his 
community, a devoted husband to his wife Lexi, and a loving father to 
his son Braxtyn and daughter RenLynn.
  It is with great honor that I recognize the exemplary action of Ryan 
Pasborg. With selflessness and bravery, Ryan embodies the values of the 
Cowboy State. My sincerest thanks go to Ryan Pasborg for the brave 
actions that earned him the Carnegie Medal Award.

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