[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 216 (Tuesday, December 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1244]
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           HONORING THE HEROISM AND BRAVERY OF LOGAN FOMENKO

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                         HON. MICHAEL A. RULLI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 23, 2025

  Mr. RULLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary 
courage of one of my constituents, 19-year-old Logan Fomenko, whose 
selfless actions reflect the very best of Ohio's 6th District.
  On October 9, 2025, Logan saw a house fire and learned that an 
elderly man may have been trapped inside the home. Without hesitation 
or regard for his own safety, Logan ran toward the danger and entered 
the now fully engulfed house in an attempt to save a life. 
Unfortunately, an explosion inside the home forced him to retreat, and 
despite first responders' best efforts, the fire consumed nearly the 
entire structure, and the man inside tragically perished.
  Logan's decision to run toward the flames was pure instinct, 
reflecting his bravery and deep compassion for a man he did not know. 
These actions demonstrate his exemplary commitment to serving his 
community, even in the face of danger. I am praying for Logan and his 
family as they continue their journey of recovery, for the healthcare 
workers who took care of him in the days after the fire, and I will 
continue to honor the memory of the gentleman who lost his life.
  I invite my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives 
to join me in honoring the heroism and bravery of Logan Fomenko.

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