[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S4814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JIM MEYER

  Mr. SCHMITT. Madam President, I rise today to honor Jim Meyer, 
manager of the Grain Valley Community Center, for his timely and heroic 
act of service to save the life of a community member.
  On the morning of April 7, 2025, a senior citizen collapsed and 
became unresponsive while using the fitness center. Fellow patrons 
immediately alerted the staff, and Jim Meyer, the center's manager, 
sprang into action. Without hesitation, he retrieved the Automated 
External Defibrillator, AED, and administered it to the man, delivering 
a shock that restored his heartbeat. This swift and decisive 
intervention was crucial in saving the man's life and was made possible 
by the frequent emergency training, including AED instruction, that the 
center's staff undergo. Thanks to Jim's timely response, paramedics 
arrived shortly after and transported the man to the hospital, where he 
made a full recovery. In this crisis, Meyer remained calm and focused, 
prioritizing the well-being of a community member over all else. Jim's 
heroic actions not only saved a life but also reinforced the sense of 
safety and community within the Grain Valley Community Center.
  Jim Meyer is truly a Champion of Missouri. His decisive leadership 
and quick thinking kept a man alive and ensured safety in the 
community. I commend Jim for his service to his fellow Missourians and 
wish him all the best with the Grain Valley Community Center.

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