[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16960]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO ALISON CHAMBERS AND ELLIE SAVERY

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 
two young citizens, Alison Chambers and Ellie Savery, in rescuing two 
boys in West Lake Okoboji in Iowa.
   On Tuesday, July 15, at 1:30 p.m., Alison and Ellie noticed two 
swimmers calling for help in the choppy waters of West Lake Okoboji. 
The young women, trained lifeguards and swimmers on the Fort Dodge, 
Iowa High School team, reacted immediately and swam 25 yards out to the 
stranded swimmers. Moments later, the young women returned the two boys 
safely back to the dock. Many of the bystanders praised Ellie and 
Alison for their heroic rescue after they got out of the water.
   The diligent effort of these young women is a testament to the 
bravery and compassion of Iowans; willing to do whatever is necessary 
for a neighbor in need. I commend them for their heroism and 
cooperation. I am honored to represent both of them in the United 
States Congress, and wish each of them health and happiness in the 
future.

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