[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2999]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            HONORING DON ANDERSON FOR SAVING A CHILD'S LIFE

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                          HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 20, 2000

  Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Don Anderson of 
Dauphin County, PA, for his thoughtfulness and caring in saving a young 
girl's life. Mr. Anderson is a bus driver for Central Dauphin School 
District. During the last week of February, Mr. Anderson was picking up 
elementary school children as he did everyday on his bus route. Because 
Mr. Anderson is familiar with all the children who ride upon his bus, 
he noticed that a young girl was missing.
  Mr. Anderson asked the girl's friend where she was. The little girl, 
although hesitant at first, told Mr. Anderson that her friend had taken 
pills and had passed out in her home. Mr. Anderson, being unable to 
leave the children under his care alone on the bus, sent this friend of 
the ailing girl back home to get her father. Mr. Anderson, pulled the 
bus to the side of the road and waited.
  The friend's father, upon being told about the child, ran to her 
house and found her unconscious on the floor. He immediately called 911 
and soon an ambulance was on its way. Mr. Anderson waited until the 
father returned to tell him the little girl was getting medical 
attention. Only then did Mr. Anderson complete his honorable job of 
delivering the rest of the children to school.
  Mr. Anderson's care and devotion for children should serve as 
inspiration, not only for the citizens of Dauphin County, but for all 
of America. We all wish that all of our citizens exhibit the common 
sense and dedication to helping others that Mr. Anderson possesses. For 
the little girl, for her family and for all persons that you have 
helped with your selflessness, we thank you.

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