[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25720]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           FOURTH GRADE HERO

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 26, 2009

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Kaylin Mancera, 
a fourth grader in Groves, Texas, for her heroic actions. May 1, 2009, 
has been proclaimed ``Kaylin Mancera Day'' on behalf of the city of 
Groves.
  The students at Groves Elementary went about their normal lunch 
period during socializing and laughing until a fourth grader, Kaylin 
Mancera had noticed her friend choking on her hamburger. Once Kaylin 
realized that her friend, Annie Gil needed help, she successfully 
performed the Heimlich maneuver undoubtedly saving her friends life.
  Kaylin did not ask for assistance, but promptly performed the 
Heimlich on her own. Kaylin had learned how to perform the Heimlich 
from a poster that she passed by everyday at Van Buren Elementary, her 
former school. Luckily Kaylin was sitting close by and did not hesitate 
to respond.
  It is likely that most children Kaylin's age would not have been so 
perceptive of such visual instruction. Because of Kaylin's heroic 
actions, school officials have committed to a higher awareness of basic 
health and safety practices within the school.
  On behalf of the Second Congressional District of Texas, I would like 
to honor Kaylin Mancera for her heroism. Her quick response on April 8, 
2009, will be remembered and will have an impact on others around her.

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