[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H154]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            THANKING NICK BOSTIC FOR HIS COURAGEOUS ACTIONS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Rogers of Alabama). The Chair recognizes 
the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Baird) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nick Bostic, a former 
pizza delivery man who saved five sisters from a burning house.
  Just after midnight, July 11, 2022, Bostic was driving nearby when he 
saw the house in flames. Bostic entered the home, where he found an 18-
year-old woman, a toddler, and two 13-year-olds outside the upstairs 
bedroom. He led them out of the house before running back inside to 
rescue the 6-year-old girl.
  For his actions, Nick Bostic received the Carnegie Medal, given to 
American and Canadian citizens who put themselves in extreme danger 
while saving and attempting to save the lives of others. It is North 
America's highest honor for civilian heroism.
  The entire Lafayette community is grateful for his courageous actions 
to save the lives of these young girls.


      Congratulating Brownsburg Bulldogs on Their IHSAA 6A Victory

  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Brownsburg High 
School football team for winning the IHSAA 6A State championship this 
year.
  The Brownsburg Bulldogs took on Westfield High School in the State 
finals in Lucas Oil Stadium and emerged victorious, with a final score 
of 22-17. This was Brownsburg's first State title in nearly 40 years, 
and I know this win has meant so much to the Brownsburg community 
cheering them on to victory.
  I congratulate these outstanding student athletes on becoming State 
champions. They should be incredibly proud of their hard work and 
dedication that brought them this victory. I also congratulate the 
parents, coaches, and faculty who gave their time and talent to this 
team. They couldn't have done it without them.
  Congratulations again to the Brownsburg Bulldogs.


              Honoring Dr. Mark Russell on His Retirement

  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Dr. Mark Russell, who 
recently retired from his position as a professor of agricultural 
sciences education and communication at Purdue University. Dr. Russell 
joined Purdue in 1982. From August of 2015 to September of 2022, Dr. 
Russell served as the head of the agricultural sciences department.
  Dr. Russell has truly been a leader in the Purdue community. Thanks 
to his expertise, he has judged over 1,100 horse shows for national 
breed associations in 14 countries. Dr. Russell has also established 
and expanded multiple exchange programs around the world, growing the 
university's global presence and relationships.
  He has been a stalwart professor at Purdue University's ag 
department, and his loss will be felt by the Purdue community and 
beyond. We wish him the very best as he begins this next chapter in his 
well-earned retirement.

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