[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1903-S1904]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MICHELLE HEILIGER

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mayor 
Michelle Heiliger of Wright City, MO, for her heroic actions to save 
the life of an elderly neighbor.
  While working in her garage one morning, Michelle Heiliger realized 
something was wrong when she saw black smoke engulfing her neighbor's 
garage. A fire had set her neighbor's wheelchair on ablaze, making it 
difficult for him to escape. Michelle and her friend ran into the 
burning garage and dragged their neighbor out before calling 911. Mayor 
Heiliger didn't stop there. Recognizing the severity of the situation, 
Michelle went above and beyond by helping her neighbor's family secure 
a hotel room while they were displaced and waiting assistance from 
their insurance agency. Not only is

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Michelle Heiliger a hero, but she is also an active community member 
and public servant. On top of being mayor, she is also currently the 
director of the Wright City Fire Protection Board and the director of 
human resources with Sellenriek Construction, Sellenrick Energy, 
UtiliSource, and Selcon Construction. Her dedication to Wright City is 
a testament to her exceptional character.
  Mayor Heiliger is truly a Champion of Missouri. Her heroic actions 
and willingness to help saved someone's life are inspirational. I 
commend Mayor Heiliger for her service to her community and fellow 
Missourians, and I wish her immense success in all her 
endeavors.

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