[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING OFFICER DAVID REED OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. JOHN K. DELANEY

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2015

  Mr. DELANEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and honor Officer 
David Reed of the Montgomery County Police Department for his heroic 
actions in saving the life of an infant.
  Our police make it their job to protect our communities, a job that 
can require an officer to put their life on the line or to save 
somebody else's. On May 8, Officer Reed's work to protect and serve 
required split-second decision making, quick action, and extraordinary 
skill under pressure.
  On duty in Silver Spring, Maryland, Officer Reed discovered a woman 
crying over her two-month old baby. The child had stopped breathing. 
Reed quickly assessed the situation and took action, giving the infant 
two-fingered CPR. After several chest compressions, the child began to 
breathe again.
  Today, the baby is alive and back with her family, thanks to Officer 
Reed.
  Reed is a hero in our state, and I ask that you and my other 
distinguished colleagues help me in honoring Officer Reed, not just for 
his work to save one life, but for his work to protect the lives of 
people in our state every day. Thank you, Officer Reed. Your service to 
our community will not be forgotten.

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