[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S3737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JACOB CROWLEY

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, today I want to honor Jacob 
Crowley, a park ranger at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. On a 
bitterly cold spring morning earlier this year, Jacob and his coworker 
Daniel responded to a call where an individual suffered a medical 
emergency in Missouri's Current River. Working closely with the 
Missouri State Highway Patrol, Carter County Sheriff's Office, and West 
Carter Ambulance District, these rangers braved near-freezing 
temperatures and dense fog in the pre-dawn hours to search the 
riverbank and waters for the person in crisis. Before long, these two 
brave men were able to help find and rescue the woman in distress and 
safely deliver her to emergency medical staff. Jacob's bold and 
selfless efforts played a key role in saving her life.
  Park ranger Jacob Crowley is a shining example of what a public 
servant should be, going above and beyond to protect our fellow 
Americans. He exemplifies the very best of our Nation's first 
responders and has more than proven himself to be a Champion of 
Missouri. I deeply appreciate his lifesaving work and continued 
dedication to our great State and to our great Republic. May God bless 
Jacob and his family.

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