[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21644]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TO HONOR ZACH SMOTHERS

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, on August 23, 2008, Zach Smothers 
celebrated his 12th birthday in Galveston, Texas and possibly gave more 
than he will ever receive. Early in the party, Zach's 3-year-old-
cousin, Gianna, fell into a swimming pool and sank straight to the 
bottom. Fortunately for her, someone close by was watching and took 
immediate action.
  Twelve-year old Zach sprung up, saved the little girl from the pool, 
and proceeded to do what he had seen on television--CPR. Although the 
young man did not know it was CPR he was performing, he did know the 
practice could save a person's life. As Zach pumped hastily on his 
young cousin's chest, a dark liquid came from her blue lips and she 
began to breathe. He yelled for help and grabbed the attention of the 
adults, who rushed young Gianna to the hospital where she was given a 
clean bill of health.
  It is a sincere pleasure to recognize Zach Smothers today. This young 
boy knew his younger cousin was in danger and came to the ultimate 
rescue. People like Zach make America proud and remind us that people 
do extraordinary things every day. Surely Zach Smothers knew on his 
birthday that it is truly better to give than it is to receive.

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