[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MICHAEL COY

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                            HON. ANGIE CRAIG

                              of MINNESOTA

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2026

  Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
a Minnesota hero, Michael Coy of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, who passed 
away on April 21, 2026.
  Mr. Coy served his community for more than 35 years as a UPS delivery 
driver and was a committed member of Teamsters Local 638.
  On April 18, 2024, while driving on the highway, Mr. Coy witnessed 
another driver, Samuel Orbovich, crash into a lamppost, setting his 
vehicle on fire. Mr. Coy immediately stopped to assist him.
  Mr. Coy attempted to assist Mr. Orbovich from the passenger door but 
was forced away by flames. He was instead able to direct fellow 
bystanders to break the driver's side window and rushed over to assist 
others in pulling Mr. Orbovich out of the vehicle through the driver's 
window. Both men were taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in 
the accident.
  Because of Mr. Coy, Mr. Orbovich is still alive today.
  Mr. Coy's bravery was recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund with a 
Carnegie Medal. He was one of fifty-two recipients of this award last 
year.
  I offer my deepest condolences to Mr. Coy's family--his wife, son, 
siblings and the countless others who knew and loved him.
  I want to thank him again for his service to our community.

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