Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-04-30

RECOGNIZING HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS' HEROIC EFFORTS

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On 2026-04-30, Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS' HEROIC EFFORTS" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS' HEROIC EFFORTS ______ HON. MIKE EZELL of mississippi in the house of representatives Thursday, April 30, 2026 Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary bravery of a group of middle school students from Hancock County, Mississippi, who stepped up in a moment of crisis and prevented what could have been a tragic accident. When their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness, these young students did not panic--they acted. Sixth graders Jackson Casnave and Darrius Clark helped take control of the school bus, easing the bus to a safe stop, while eighth graders Kayleigh Clark and Destiny Cornelius, and sixth grader McKenzy Finch, worked together to call for help and administer lifesaving medicine to their bus driver. Because of their quick thinking and teamwork, nearly 40 students and their driver were protected from tragedy. That kind of courage and composure is remarkable at any age--but especially from students so young. They did not wait for someone else to act. They stepped up, took responsibility, and made a difference. These students represent the very best of Mississippi--strong character, leadership, and a willingness to help others in a moment of need. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing these young heroes for their actions. They make our state proud, and they remind us all that courage knows no age. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS' HEROIC EFFORTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS' HEROIC EFFORTS ______ HON. MIKE EZELL of mississippi in the house of representatives Thursday, April 30, 2026 Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary bravery of a group of middle school students from Hancock County, Mississippi, who stepped up in a moment of crisis and prevented what could have been a tragic accident. When their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness, these young students did not panic--they acted. Sixth graders Jackson Casnave and Darrius Clark helped take control of the school bus, easing the bus to a safe stop, while eighth graders Kayleigh Clark and Destiny Cornelius, and sixth grader McKenzy Finch, worked together to call for help and administer lifesaving medicine to their bus driver. Because of their quick thinking and teamwork, nearly 40 students and their driver were protected from tragedy. That kind of courage and composure is remarkable at any age--but especially from students so young. They did not wait for someone else to act. They stepped up, took responsibility, and made a difference. These students represent the very best of Mississippi--strong character, leadership, and a willingness to help others in a moment of need. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing these young heroes for their actions. They make our state proud, and they remind us all that courage knows no age. ____________________