[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 94 (Monday, June 3, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E577]
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   RECOGNIZING A BRAVE AND COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBOR: ERIK ARCHAMBEAULT

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2024

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr Speaker, I rise today to commemorate a brave and 
compassionate resident of my district; Erik Archambeault. On April 9, 
2024, shortly before noon, Erik was quietly celebrating his 47th 
birthday. He was interrupted by the sound of gunfire which appeared to 
be coming from the nearby Red Line CTA train station. Erik ran towards 
the gunfire to assist a resident who had been walking their dog. It 
turned out that a shooter jumped out of a car, opened fire, killing 
one--James Craig Smith, Jr.--and injuring the neighbor that Erik 
Archambeault was rushing to assist.
  Without hesitation, Erik guided the injured man into his business, 
Rogers Park Social, and tended to his wound until he was safely in the 
hands of the paramedics. Mr. Archambeault demonstrated tremendous 
bravery and compassion for a neighbor in need. This is not the first 
time that Erik has risen to the occasion in a tense situation. Several 
years ago, Erik faced another tragically similar situation and rushed 
to aid and comfort another shooting victim in his neighborhood. In that 
case, the neighbor sadly did not survive.
  Mr Archambeault is the owner of Rogers Park Social and Rogers Part 
Provisions, two local businesses whose mission states:
  ``Founded and operated by neighborhood residents, we strive to 
mindfully infuse the spirit of community, diversity, and service in all 
that we offer.''
  No truer words were ever spoken. Erik Archambeault personifies what 
it means to be a resident who gives back and plays an integral role in 
the broader community. On behalf of the residents of the 9th 
Congressional District of Illinois, I thank Erik for being our 
neighbor. We are so grateful for the impact that he has had on our 
neighborhood.

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