[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
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 HONORING AND COMMENDING CAPTAIN MICHAEL TIBALDO, FIRST OFFICER JAMES 
                KIM, DONNELL MITCHELL, AND JACLYN CURRY

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2025

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to include in the Record, the 
following proclamation honoring and commending Captain Michael Tibaldo, 
First Officer James Kim, Donnell Mitchell, and Jaclyn Curry on the 
emergency landing at the University of North Carolina Rex Hospital.

       Whereas, on Sunday April 6, 2025, the crew members of 
     Republic Flight 4711, Captain Michael Tibaldo, First Officer 
     James Kim, Donnell Mitchell, and Jaclyn Curry saved the life 
     of Congressman Donald Norcross; and,
       Whereas, during Republic Flight 4711 the Honorable 
     Congressman Norcross endured a sudden medical emergency that 
     required immediate medical attention, and the crew members of 
     the Republic Flight 4711 acted swiftly to orchestrate an 
     emergency plane landing, and the Honorable Congressman 
     Norcross's transportation to the University of North Carolina 
     Rex Hospital; and,
       Whereas, had it not been for the professional, capable, and 
     flawless work of the crew members of Republic Flight 4711, 
     Congressman Donald Norcross would have died that day; and,
       Whereas, Captain Michael Tibaldo, First Officer James Kim, 
     Donnell Mitchell, and Jaclyn Curry are continuing to keep 
     passengers safe, and representing the International 
     Brotherhood of Teamsters honorably; therefore,
       Be it known to all that the undersigned hereby honors 
     Captain Michael Tibaldo, First Officer James Kim, Donnell 
     Mitchell, and Jaclyn Curry.

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