[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 101 (Friday, June 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD 
                          AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE

  (Mr. STAUBER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my appreciation to the 
St. Louis County Rescue Squad and Sheriff's Office for their dedication 
to responding to emergency situations and to mourn the loss of two 
Minnesotans.
  Recently, they responded to a tragic accident where a party of four 
canoeists went over a waterfall in the Boundary Waters, and two went 
missing.
  One of the missing canoeists, Jesse Haugen of Cambridge, was a 
constituent of mine. Jesse heroically attempted to save his fellow 
canoeists before going under himself. Jesse's bravery was no surprise 
to anyone who knew him, especially given his military background.
  Mr. Speaker, the Boundary Waters are remote, making any rescue 
attempt complex. During this time of the year, high water levels and 
fast currents made these efforts even more difficult.
  Jesse Haugen and Reis Grams both tragically died, but I am grateful 
to the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and Sheriff's Office for staying 
on the scene for 2 weeks until both men were located.
  Thanks to their determination and professionalism, the families of 
Jesse and Reis can now have closure, and I will continue to pray for 
them and our St. Louis County Sheriff's Rescue Squad.

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