[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23066]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING MR. NICHOLAS A. KULIKOWSKI FOR HIS ACT OF HEROISM

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 18, 2005

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise today to acknowledge 
the act of heroism displayed by Master Nicholas A. Kulikowski on August 
30, 2004. The Weblos Scout of Cub Scout Pack 303 demonstrated both 
skill and heroism by saving the life of his four-year-old cousin, 
Dylan, at minimum risk to himself.
  During a party at the Kulikowski home, Nicholas noticed that Dylan, 
who was not wearing proper swim protection jumped into the family's 
pool. After resurfacing from the jump he quickly began to sink as there 
was no flotation device in reach. Nicholas, showing true Boy Scout 
instincts, dove into the water and pulled Dylan to the surface.
  Master Kulikowski's alertness and quick-reaction time prevented Dylan 
from any serious injury. The Boy Scouts of America upon recommendation 
of the National Court of Honor presented Nicholas with a Heroism Award.
  Mr. Speaker, the Core Values of Cub Scouting include Compassion, 
Courage, and Perseverance. I ask that you join with me today in 
commending Nicholas A. Kulikoski for adhering to these values, a true 
testament to the principles of the Boy Scouts of America.

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