Recognizing Sean Gerry

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Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Sean Gerry, a resident of Jackson County, North Carolina, whose quick thinking and selfless actions helped save the life of a young woman in Buncombe County.

On the morning of December 23, 2025, Ms. Brittany Teeters suffered a devastating head-on collision when an impaired driver, traveling at approximately 100 miles per hour, struck her vehicle. In the moments leading up to the crash, Mr. Gerry observed the driver's reckless behavior and immediately contacted 911 to report the danger. His awareness and initiative ensured that emergency responders received critical, realtime information even before the accident occurred.

When Mr. Gerry arrived at the scene, his unwavering composure and clear direction helped reduce response time by first responders significantly. As other bystanders gathered and attempted to assist, Mr. Gerry prevented anyone from moving Ms. Teeters in her vehicle until trained emergency personnel could safely remove her from the wreckage. This decision proved critical. Due to the severity of her injuries, including trauma caused by her seatbelt, premature movement could have resulted in fatal damage to her vital organs.

Mr. Gerry's actions reflect the very best of our North Carolina values: courage, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to the well- being of others. His calm judgment in a moment of crisis made a life- saving difference and stands as another example of how Western North Carolinians can perform extraordinary acts of service.

I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Sean Gerry for his heroism and in expressing our gratitude for his actions, which helped save a life and positively impact his community. May we all strive to serve others with the same sense of responsibility and care.

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