[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29417]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   STATEMENT HONORING NATELEE BRINLEE

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, December 17, 2005

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize an extraordinary young woman whose bravery and quick thinking 
saved her family from a devastating fire. Eight-year-old Natelee 
Brinlee is a hero in every sense of the word.
  Natelee had been through the Irving Fire Department's Safety House 
where she learned how to implement life-saving measures during a fire 
emergency. When a fire started in her home, Natelee knew to call 911, 
and alertly woke up her uncle and brother. This heroism saved Natelee, 
her uncle and two brothers.
  Natelee Brinlee showed maturity and bravery well beyond her 8 years. 
The recognition she is receiving is imminently well-deserved, and I 
know this is merely the first step of many bright years ahead.

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