[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 24865]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING DAVID PERRY

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize SrA David Perry of 
Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota for his heroic efforts in 
saving a man's life.
  Airman Perry had only been based at Ellsworth for a few weeks before 
the evening of April 22, 2007. While shopping at a local grocery store 
a man collapsed in front of him, and Airman Perry responded quickly. 
Taking control of the situation, Airman Perry directed another 
bystander to call 9-1-1 while he checked the fallen man's vital signs 
and then began CPR. Through his quick thinking and swift actions the 
man's life was saved.
  Airman Perry will be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. This 
medal is awarded to Air Force personnel for outstanding achievement or 
meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of the Air Force.
  Airman Perry volunteered and was selected, to be part of the Air 
Force Financial Services Center initial cadre. At the time, he was one 
of six airmen assigned to the Air Force Financial Services Center and 
was the only airman instructor at Ellsworth.
  Airman Perry truly deserves this award and our commendations for his 
actions; his service is a shining example of the dedication and bravery 
that makes America's soldiers the greatest in the world.

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