[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[House]
[Pages 16397-16398]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING TYLER MACEMORE

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

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  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a young man who 
bravely risked his own life to save the life of another.
  Mr. Speaker, 15-year-old Tyler Macemore of Yadkinville, North 
Carolina, rescued an anonymous 10-year-old boy caught in a rip tide at 
Atlanta Beach, North Carolina last year. One might wonder what 
motivated Tyler to selflessly enter the ocean that day. But it is clear 
that his choice was in some way guided by the lessons and experiences 
he has learned as a member of Boy Scout Troop 65 in Yadkinville.
  Using only a boogie board, Tyler paddled out to the distressed young 
boy. With reassuring words and a confident, yet calm, demeanor, he 
placed the boy on the board and paddled against the dangerous surf back 
to safety. That day, Tyler Macemore became a true hero. By exhibiting a 
high level of maturity and bravery, he prevented a tragedy.
  Since the rescue, Tyler has furthered his accomplishments with the 
Boy Scouts of America. He is now a Life Scout and working on his Eagle 
Scout.
  Ironically, Tyler will be certified in lifesaving at camp this 
summer, where he will also be awarded the coveted Honor Medal for his 
courageous act by the Boy Scouts of America. I am proud and honored to 
recognize this outstanding young citizen.

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