[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17207]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          A TRUE COLORADO HERO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
an extraordinary young man, Travis Stout. Travis, a young Cub Scout, 
just recently received the Boy Scouts of America Medal of Merit. It was 
on November 24, 1999 that Travis' quick actions and knowledge of 
emergency actions allowed him to save his father from danger. This 
lifesaving award is being presented to a young man that not only saved 
his father, but also exemplified the characteristics of what it takes 
to be a true hero.
  Travis, his younger brother Allen, and father Wayne were checking oil 
field generators as they often do on weekends. When methanol was blown 
back out of the line, Wayne was hit in the eyes and mouth. Travis, 
realizing the danger of the event, quickly flushed out his father's 
eyes with water and dialed help. With help unable to reach the area in 
time, Travis operated his father's truck and drove to the Utah-Colorado 
border to meet help.
  Travis, a ten-year-old, took it upon himself to help his father and 
in doing so became a hero of a size much greater than his own. I think 
we all owe this young gentleman our congratulations and commendations 
on this incredible feat of heroism. Travis is a true hero and an 
outstanding citizen of our great nation, as well as an example for all 
to follow.

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