[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9849]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                           TRIBUTE TO TROOPER
                              SHAUN SMITH

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Trooper Shaun Smith 
of the New York State Police. On Thursday, June 2, 2016, Trooper Smith 
saved the life of a 12-year old child.
  On June 2, Trooper Smith, who was off-duty at the time, was swimming 
laps at the Northwest Family YMCA in Lysander, New York, when he 
noticed a 12-year old suddenly go into cardiac arrest and fall 
underneath the water. With the help of the 12-year old's friend, 
Trooper Smith pulled the boy out of the water and immediately began 
administering CPR. Shortly after, a lifeguard assisted in applying an 
AED to the 12-year old boy. Trooper Smith was also assisted by a 
registered nurse and a respiratory therapist who happened to be in the 
area during the event.
  I am honored to recognize Trooper Smith for his heroic actions on 
June 2, 2016. The 12-year old boy is now fully recovered thanks to his 
brave actions. Trooper Smith's efforts in this situation exemplify the 
dedication of the New York State Police. I want to thank Trooper Smith 
and all New York State Police officers for their bravery and commitment 
to serving our communities.

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