[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 570 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 570

 Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts 
  to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 10, 2025

 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. 
 Carter of Georgia, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Weber of 
  Texas, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Luttrell, Ms. 
 Garcia of Texas, Mr. Gooden, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. 
  Gottheimer, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Goldman of Texas, Mr. 
   Hunt, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Mast, Mr. Amodei of 
 Nevada, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mr. 
     Webster of Florida, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Ezell, Mr. 
Langworthy, Mr. Mann, Mr. Stauber, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Guest, Mr. Higgins 
 of Louisiana, Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Van Drew, 
   Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Alford, and Mr. Joyce of Ohio) submitted the 
     following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                   Transportation and Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts 
  to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.

Whereas, starting on July 4, 2025, catastrophic flash flooding occurred in and 
        downstream from the Texas Hill Country, particularly in Kerr County, 
        resulting in extensive damage and tragic loss of life;
Whereas, in just a few hours, significant rainfall caused the Guadalupe River 
        and surrounding waterways to rise rapidly and dangerously, threatening 
        the safety and well-being of thousands of residents;
Whereas the magnitude of the flooding necessitated an immediate and extensive 
        response by Federal, State, and local authorities, including the 
        deployment of Coast Guard personnel, aircraft, and resources from Air 
        Stations Corpus Christi, Houston, and Miami to support search and rescue 
        operations;
Whereas Petty Officer Ruskan is from Oxford, New Jersey;
Whereas Petty Officer Ruskan enlisted in the Coast Guard on September 28, 2021;
Whereas Petty Officer Ruskan was the Basic Training Honor Graduate of his 
        company;
Whereas Petty Officer Ruskan completed Aviation Survival Technician A-School in 
        July, 2024;
Whereas Petty Officer Ruskan currently serves at Air Station Corpus Christi as 
        an Aviation Survival Technician Third Class;
Whereas Petty Officer Ruskan, during the first rescue mission of his career, 
        displayed exceptional courage, selflessness, and professionalism by 
        directly saving an astonishing 165 individuals from the rising 
        floodwaters;
Whereas Petty Officer Ruskan served as the only triage coordinator on the Camp 
        Mystic site, ensuring that victims received timely medical care and 
        stabilization under hazardous and rapidly changing conditions;
Whereas Petty Officer Ruskan's actions exemplify the highest traditions of 
        service in the Coast Guard and reflect great credit upon himself, his 
        unit, and the Armed Forces; and
Whereas the people of Texas and the entire Nation are deeply grateful for Petty 
        Officer Ruskan's heroic service and dedication to saving lives during 
        this devastating natural disaster: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends and congratulates Petty Officer 3d Class Scott 
        Ruskan for his extraordinary bravery and heroic efforts to 
        rescue 165 victims during the catastrophic flooding in central 
        Texas; and
            (2) extends its deepest gratitude to all members of the 
        Coast Guard, other Federal and State agencies, first 
        responders, and volunteers who risked their lives to protect 
        and rescue others during one of the deadliest natural disasters 
        in Texas in recent memory.
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