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HONORING GABRIELLA GONZALEZ AND MORGAN HARVEY UPON RECEIVING THE
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR LIFESAVING AWARD FROM THE GIRLS SCOUTS OF THE
USA
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HON. ELAINE G. LURIA
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize two young women from Virginia Beach, Gabriella Gonzalez and Morgan Harvey, who were awarded the National Medal of Honor Lifesaving Award from the Girls Scouts of the USA.
After practice on a hot summer day in August 2019, Morgan and Gabriella's rowing club team decided to take turns jumping from a rope swing into Virginia Beach's Lake Joyce. The summer fun took a turn for the worse when their coach, Dr. Mark Winters, severely fractured his ankle on the bottom of the lake. Gabriella and Morgan both sprang into action to assist Dr. Winters. Gabriella swam along with other crew members to help her coach, holding his body above water and comforting him as he went into shock. Morgan rowed back to shore, helped guide rescue crews to the location, and organized team members to provide additional support. With their help, Dr. Winters was able to receive prompt medical attention, likely saving his life.
Both Gabriella and Morgan credit their experience as girl scouts in preparing them for the intense situation. With the poise and bravery that they displayed in such a critical moment, Morgan and Gabriella are more than worthy of the National Medal of Honor Lifesaving Award.
It is important that we recognize individuals in our communities who go above and beyond to make a difference. I am proud to represent these two young heroes in Congress, and I congratulate Gabriella and Morgan on receiving this well-deserved honor.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 46
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