[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9547]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MASTER AT ARMS FIRST CLASS JOSEPH PELLICANO FROM PACE, 
                                FLORIDA

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2017

  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the incredibly 
heroic Master at Arms First Class Joseph Pellicano from Pace, Florida, 
who is stationed at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, for the role that 
he played in saving the life of young Kaysin Willis.
  On January 16, 2017, MA1 Pellicano, while en route to work at NAS 
Whiting Field, drove upon a two-car accident and stopped to render aid. 
A small child had been injured in the incident and upon realization 
that the child was unresponsive and had no vital signs, MA1 Pellicano 
began CPR on the child.
  He was able to successfully resuscitate the child, and then assisted 
the medical team as they prepared the child for transport to the local 
children's hospital. The child's injuries were extensive, yet Kaysin 
was able to make a full recovery and is now home with his family. This 
would not have been possible without the quick thinking and selfless 
initiative that MA1 Pellicano demonstrated on this day.
  I would like to extend my gratitude to MA1 Pellicano for his valiant 
efforts that resulted in saving this young child's life. His 
exceptional character is evidenced by his courageous and extraordinary 
actions.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, and a grateful 
community, I am privileged to recognize Master at Arms First Class 
Joseph Pellicano for his bravery and thank him for his service.

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