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HONORING CARNEGIE MEDAL RECIPIENT, SARA SCHALLER

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On 2025-05-01, Representative Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING CARNEGIE MEDAL RECIPIENT, SARA SCHALLER" in the House.

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HONORING CARNEGIE MEDAL RECIPIENT, SARA SCHALLER

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E377] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CARNEGIE MEDAL RECIPIENT, SARA SCHALLER ______ HON. FRANK J. MRVAN of indiana in the house of representatives Thursday, May 1, 2025 Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and sincere admiration that I rise to honor a true hero from Indiana's First Congressional District, Sara Schaller from Hammond, Indiana. Sara was recently awarded the Carnegie Medal for her courageous acts that saved a fourteen-year-old girl from drowning in Lake Michigan. On June 20, 2023, Sara Schaller and her four-year-old daughter made a trip to the beach at the Indiana Dunes National Park. Suddenly, a rip current swept two swimmers out into Lake Michigan about 300 feet from shore. Sara did not hesitate to act, and after asking a woman to watch her daughter, she ran into the lake and swam out to reach the drowning girl. Sara grabbed the girl under both arms and swam with her 150 feet back to safety where bystanders helped to pull her out of the water. Paramedics were able to treat the girl at the scene of the incident, and she later recovered at the hospital. For her swift and valiant efforts that saved a young girl's life, Sara Schaller is to be commended. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awards the Carnegie Medal to civilians who enter extreme danger, risk death or serious injury to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives of others throughout the United States and Canada. It was my honor to invite Sara to my office to present her with the Carnegie Medal on April 22, 2025. On that day, Sara's family shared their praises for her heroic feat. Sara was raised by a family of first responders who were not surprised at her ability and willingness to act at a moment's notice to help someone in need. Truly a ``hometown hero'', Sara Schaller is worthy of the highest praise. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues join me in honoring Sara Schaller for her courageous deeds and in congratulating her on being presented with the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Sara's story serves as an inspiration to us all, and we as a community are grateful for her determination and bravery. ____________________

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HONORING CARNEGIE MEDAL RECIPIENT, SARA SCHALLER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E377] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CARNEGIE MEDAL RECIPIENT, SARA SCHALLER ______ HON. FRANK J. MRVAN of indiana in the house of representatives Thursday, May 1, 2025 Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and sincere admiration that I rise to honor a true hero from Indiana's First Congressional District, Sara Schaller from Hammond, Indiana. Sara was recently awarded the Carnegie Medal for her courageous acts that saved a fourteen-year-old girl from drowning in Lake Michigan. On June 20, 2023, Sara Schaller and her four-year-old daughter made a trip to the beach at the Indiana Dunes National Park. Suddenly, a rip current swept two swimmers out into Lake Michigan about 300 feet from shore. Sara did not hesitate to act, and after asking a woman to watch her daughter, she ran into the lake and swam out to reach the drowning girl. Sara grabbed the girl under both arms and swam with her 150 feet back to safety where bystanders helped to pull her out of the water. Paramedics were able to treat the girl at the scene of the incident, and she later recovered at the hospital. For her swift and valiant efforts that saved a young girl's life, Sara Schaller is to be commended. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awards the Carnegie Medal to civilians who enter extreme danger, risk death or serious injury to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives of others throughout the United States and Canada. It was my honor to invite Sara to my office to present her with the Carnegie Medal on April 22, 2025. On that day, Sara's family shared their praises for her heroic feat. Sara was raised by a family of first responders who were not surprised at her ability and willingness to act at a moment's notice to help someone in need. Truly a ``hometown hero'', Sara Schaller is worthy of the highest praise. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues join me in honoring Sara Schaller for her courageous deeds and in congratulating her on being presented with the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Sara's story serves as an inspiration to us all, and we as a community are grateful for her determination and bravery. ____________________