[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21632]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING KYLE HOUSTON

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize one 
of my constituents, Mr. Kyle Houston of Butler, Kentucky. On September 
29, 2007, Kyle distinguished himself in a crisis situation when a 
kitchen fire erupted in his grandparents' home.
  At the time of the fire, Kyle was watching television with his 
grandfather, Paul Green. Mr. Green has emphysema and receives oxygen 24 
hours a day. In a display of courage, maturity and composure that far 
exceeded his 8 years of age, Kyle responded to the emergency quickly 
and effectively. Kyle roused his grandfather and helped him out of the 
house, then reentered the smoky home to retrieve his grandfather's 
portable oxygen tank. He then helped his grandfather reattach his 
oxygen tank and ensured that it was working properly. Finally, Kyle 
called 9-1-1 and alerted his parents to the situation.
  Without his grandson's quick response, Mr. Green could have suffered 
extremely severe injuries from smoke inhalation. On October 6, 2008, in 
recognition of Kyle's heroism, Cub Scout Pack 75 will present Kyle with 
the Heroism Award for putting into practice Scouting skills and ideals. 
Kyle is a first year Webelos Scout with Pack 75.
  Kyle's composure during what must have been a very frightening event 
is impressive. Kyle's mother and father have many reasons to be proud 
of their incredible son.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in commending Kyle Houston for 
his outstanding actions and character.

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