[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E315]
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                         RECOGNIZING SEAN GERRY

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                           HON. CHUCK EDWARDS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 13, 2026

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Sean Gerry, a 
resident of Jackson County, North Carolina, whose quick thinking and 
selfless actions helped save the life of a young woman in Buncombe 
County.
  On the morning of December 23, 2025, Ms. Brittany Teeters suffered a 
devastating head-on collision when an impaired driver, traveling at 
approximately 100 miles per hour, struck her vehicle. In the moments 
leading up to the crash, Mr. Gerry observed the driver's reckless 
behavior and immediately contacted 911 to report the danger. His 
awareness and initiative ensured that emergency responders received 
critical, realtime information even before the accident occurred.
  When Mr. Gerry arrived at the scene, his unwavering composure and 
clear direction helped reduce response time by first responders 
significantly. As other bystanders gathered and attempted to assist, 
Mr. Gerry prevented anyone from moving Ms. Teeters in her vehicle until 
trained emergency personnel could safely remove her from the wreckage. 
This decision proved critical. Due to the severity of her injuries, 
including trauma caused by her seatbelt, premature movement could have 
resulted in fatal damage to her vital organs.
  Mr. Gerry's actions reflect the very best of our North Carolina 
values: courage, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to the well-
being of others. His calm judgment in a moment of crisis made a life-
saving difference and stands as another example of how Western North 
Carolinians can perform extraordinary acts of service.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Sean Gerry for his 
heroism and in expressing our gratitude for his actions, which helped 
save a life and positively impact his community. May we all strive to 
serve others with the same sense of responsibility and care.

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