[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20985]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THOMAS L. ORTOSKY FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS 
                 AND SELFLESS DEEDS AS A LETTER CARRIER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Thomas L. Ortosky, as he receives the National Association of Letter 
Carriers' Regional Hero Award. His sincere, heroic and selfless act 
saved the lives of two young girls from his beloved community.
  Mr. Ortosky was working from his delivery vehicle when he noticed two 
young girls on their bikes and a pack of dogs chasing after them. With 
no hesitation, Mr. Ortosky ran from his vehicle and fearlessly began to 
distract the dogs even though he was risking his own safety and perhaps 
his life. His good-hearted action worked. The girls rode off to safety 
while Mr. Ortosky bravely held off the dogs. The pack of dogs began 
nipping at him but Mr. Ortosky never hesitated. It was not until the 
dogs were captured by the animal warden that Mr. Ortosky was out of 
harm's way. And ever so dutifully and good-natured, Mr. Ortosky 
continued on his delivery route without ever notifying anyone about the 
incident and his heroic deed.
  However, Mr. Ortosky's valiant and honorable deed did not go 
unnoticed. His grateful patrons reported the incident. With thanks from 
his community and the National Association of Letter Carriers' it is 
with great pride that as his representative I can recognize this great 
American.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Thomas L. Ortosky. Mr. Ortosky is truly a hero. He is a selfless and 
genuine human being and a role model for the people of his community as 
well as the country.

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