[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6264]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO COLBY RUPERT

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colby Rupert for his 
heroic actions following an accident on Interstate 15 on March 18, 
2006.
  Colby and an ambulance crew had initially responded to a pickup truck 
that had run off the road. While responding to the emergency, a bus 
heading southbound on I-15 struck their rescue unit, virtually 
destroying the vehicle. Colby and his partner were still in their 
vehicle at the time of the collision and received painful injuries as a 
result. Nonetheless, Paramedic Rupert administered aid to a number of 
passengers on the bus. He carried a generator and the Jaws of Life from 
the crashed rescue truck to the Greyhound bus while dragging his 
injured leg. Despite his serious injuries, he ignored his wounds and 
aided injured persons in a desperate and critical accident scene. Only 
after assistance arrived sometime later did Colby receive medical 
treatment. He had to be literally forced to stop assisting others so he 
could receive medical attention.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Colby Rupert for his heroic actions. 
Colby's unwavering courage speaks volumes about his character. His 
dismissal of his own injuries serves as an example of the dedication 
our First Responders show in their service to their fellow citizens.

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