TRIBUTE TO DANIEL NEWBERRY

On 2026-07-13, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO DANIEL NEWBERRY" in the Senate.

TRIBUTE TO DANIEL NEWBERRY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3737] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO DANIEL NEWBERRY Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Daniel Newberry, who serves as a park ranger with Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Earlier this spring, Daniel and his colleague Jacob were dispatched in part of a joint operation between the National Park Service, Carter County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and West Carter Ambulance District. In the pre-dawn hours, a woman suffered a medical crisis and waded into Missouri's Current River, not resurfacing for several minutes. Despite the cold temperatures and dense fog that morning, Daniel and Jacob searched the area around the river until they located and rescued the woman from the frigid waters and ensured that she could receive the needed medical attention to survive. Daniel Newberry and many other park rangers across our great Republic go above and beyond every day to protect our fellow Americans from harm as they enjoy our Nation's natural beauty, but their work responding to crises such as this often go unnoticed. I sincerely appreciate Daniel's selfless work every single day. He is truly a Champion of Missouri, and I wish him all the best as he continues serving the people of Missouri. ____________________