[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING SERGEANT CALEB PAUL CLOVER

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2026

  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Caleb Paul 
Clover of the Anna Illinois Police Department for his act of selfless 
heroism in the line of duty.
  On July 3, 2026, Sergeant Clover was on his way to work at the Anna 
Police Department when he came upon a head-on collision. As Sergeant 
Clover approached the wreck, he realized that one of the vehicles was 
rolled onto its driver's side and was on fire with two passengers, a 
mother and daughter, still inside.
  Without a second thought, Sergeant Clover jumped into action, 
climbing onto the burning car to open the passenger door. The door, 
however, was stuck due to the accident. With flames climbing the 
vehicle Sergeant Clover went for the sunroof, shattering it. He 
proceeded to climb into the vehicle to cut the seat belts of both 
passengers. After he removed the first passenger, he realized that the 
driver was stuck. With the help of a Good Samaritan, they were able to 
pull the driver from the vehicle as the fire consumed it.
  Thankfully, because of Sergeant Clover's quick thinking and courage, 
he saved the lives of both passengers. He was sent to the hospital 
after his act of heroism, suffering from cuts and burns sustained from 
pulling the victims to safety.
  The City of Anna will recognize Sergeant Clover for his selfless 
courage by putting himself in harm's way to save others.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Sergeant Caleb Paul Clover 
for his act of heroism and courage in the face of danger to save lives.

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