[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E360]
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                        RECOGNIZING VADA CARAWAN

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                        HON. JENNIFER A. KIGGANS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2025

  Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
very brave young woman from Virginia's Second District. Vada Carawan is 
an 11-year-old Virginia Beach native who recently showed courage beyond 
her years when she saved her father's life. On November 23, 2024, Vada 
was spending time with her father, Clinton, when he started to 
experience what doctors later called ``sudden cardiac death,'' which 
comes with no warning. Just 11 days earlier, Clinton had driven Vada to 
girl scouts where she learned how to perform CPR. The moment Clinton 
started to experience the cardiac event, Vada told herself that she 
could cry once the EMT came, but before that she had to focus on saving 
her dad's life. Vada thinks she performed CPR for around 5 to 7 
minutes, which doctors said was critical to saving her dad's life. For 
her heroism, Vada received the National Medal of Honor--Lifesaving 
Award from the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Her bravery 
and quick action in a time of distress is truly remarkable. Virginia's 
Second District is truly lucky to have such a fearless and impressive 
member of the community and we are so thankful that her father is ok. 
Please join me in recognizing Vada for her heroism.

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