[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13738]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING CURTIS SILER ON HIS LIFE SAVING ACTION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Curtis Siler 
of Flower Mound, Texas, who rescued a drowning girl during a day trip 
to a local water park.
  Twelve-year-old Curtis Siler and his mother, Tanya Siler, were 
spending the day at Hurricane Harbor, an Arlington, Texas water-based 
park. While swimming in the deeper end of the wave pool, Siler noticed 
a young girl resting on the bottom of the pool. He realized that her 
eyes had rolled back in her head and she was not moving. Without 
hesitation, Siler dove to the bottom, grabbed the girl, and brought her 
to the surface. He then called for the help of a lifeguard.
  Thanks to the actions of Curtis Siler, lifeguards were able to get 
the girl to safety and begin first aid, ultimately saving her life.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to young Curtis Siler for his 
heroic actions and true concern for the welfare of others. I admire his 
bravery during such a grave situation. He is truly an inspiration to us 
all. I am honored to represent Curtis and his family in Washington.

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