RECOGNIZING THANET NATISRI

On 2018-07-25, Representative Mike Bost (R-IL-12) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THANET NATISRI" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered the environment, defense.

RECOGNIZING THANET NATISRI

Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Page H7159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THANET NATISRI The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Bost) for 5 minutes. Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thanet Natisri of Marion, Illinois, for his role in rescuing 12 young soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand earlier this month. Thanet, a groundwater expert educated at SIU Carbondale, began doing charity work in his native country of Thailand 3 years ago. He was in Thailand assisting rural residents in fixing their water problems when he got the call from the Thai military. Within 3 hours, he was on a plane to go help divert rising water levels in the cave. The rescue operation used his expertise to divert water and allow divers to reach the soccer team. After 18 grueling days, which captivated the world, the boys and their soccer coach were safely rescued. Thanet, you played a vitally important role in saving 13 lives. Southern Illinois is proud. Recognizing Officer James Holder Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officer James Holder of Pinckneyville Police Department for receiving the Illinois State Bar Association's Law Enforcement Award. The Law Enforcement Award recognizes officer conduct that promotes justice and brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system. Officer Holder was acknowledged for his involvement in a search and rescue operation during a major fire in an apartment building next to the Perry County Jail. He forcibly entered the building, notifying residents to immediately evacuate and clearing housing units to ensure no one was present. He proceeded to identify the source of the fire and work with other first responders as traffic and crowd control. Thank you, Officer Holder, for your brave service, and thank you to all of our first responders who are out there risking their lives every day to keep our communities safe. ____________________