Political Quotes

“I rise today to show my profound appreciation for the actions of five young Americans who comprise this year's School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Award recipients as chosen by the American Automobile Association. In 1920, the American Automobile Association, AAA, began the School Safety Patrol Program in hopes of promoting traffic safety amongst school children. The AAA School Safety Patrol Program has been awarding its highest honor, the Lifesaving Award, to those patrollers who have acted to save the life of another since 1949. This year, five heroic school safety patrollers are receiving this award, and it is my great honor to recognize their courageous actions. Ian Valles, a sixth grader from Heights-Murray Elementary School in Wilkes-Barre, PA, bore witness to a tragic accident the morning of January 9, 2009. While standing at a busy intersection, Ian witnessed a van strike adult crossing guard Edward Martin, who jumped in front of the van to save a mother and child in its way. Ian stayed calm and called 911 with a cell phone, staying by Mr. Martin's side until he was safely taken to the hospital by paramedics. Ian's heroism along with his calm composure saved the life of Mr. Edward Martin.”