[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H909-H910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEEK: DAVE EWERS, MARK HARPER, DOMINIC BAGNOLI

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Akron Fire 
Department Lieutenant Dave Ewers, retired Akron Firefighter Mark 
Harper, and Lynx EMS worker Dominic Bagnoli as Ohio's 13th 
Congressional District champions of the week.
  Late last year, a man went into cardiac arrest at a roller skating 
rink in Jackson Township, Ohio. While not on the job and simply 
enjoying the rink, Lieutenant Ewers, retired Firefighter Harper, and 
Mr. Bagnoli leapt into action, giving the man CPR and other lifesaving 
support until Jackson Township EMS arrived.
  Due to their quick response and effective CPR, the man made a full 
recovery and even started skating again this past weekend.
  The three were recognized this week by Jackson Township with the EMS 
Excellence Award for their quick response during the incident.
  Lieutenant Ewers and retired Firefighter Harper, both avid skaters 
themselves, said they have come to know a lot of the regulars at the 
roller rink, including the man who went into cardiac arrest. They said 
their fellow skaters are like family, so they were glad to be able to 
help one of their own.
  Again, I extend my sincere gratitude to Akron Fire Department 
Lieutenant Dave Ewers, retired Akron Firefighter Mark Harper, and Lynx 
EMS worker

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Dominic Bagnoli for their heroic actions and for stepping in to help a 
neighbor in need. They are just one more reason as to why Ohio's 13th 
Congressional District is the Birthplace of Champions.

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