[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5923]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF BROOKE GARCIA: A BRAVE IDAHOAN

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                             HON. BILL SALI

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 14, 2008

  Mr. SALI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of my 
constituents, Brooke Garcia of Caldwell, ID. On Thursday night, April 
10, Brooke displayed courage, bravery and maturity well beyond her 
young 17 years of age.
  While driving down Interstate 84 in Caldwell, Brooke witnessed a car 
accident. Her quick thinking led her to stop her car and run to the 
burning wreckage. Brooke then had to break the back window of the 
smoke-filled car and reach through the broken window to pull out a 3-
year-old toddler from his seat. She said she didn't even think about 
not stopping.
  Police on the scene said if Brooke hadn't gotten to the child as 
quickly as she did, things would have turned out differently. She saved 
the toddler's life.
  I admire Brooke's composure after witnessing such a terrible 
accident. I am honored to recognize the heroic efforts of this young 
lady. I applaud and am grateful for her example to our fellow Idahoans 
and all Americans.
  Brooke's valiant action is yet another reminder of why I am proud to 
be an Idahoan and to represent the First Congressional District of the 
Gem State.
  Brooke attends Caldwell High School and is the daughter of Amy and 
Gerald Garcia. They are rightly proud of their wonderful daughter.
  I trust that all my colleagues will join me in recognizing Brooke for 
her actions and character. She represents the best of Idaho's next 
generation.

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