Recognizing Aidan Cohen As Constituent of the Month

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Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize 17-year old North County resident, Aidan Cohen, as my Constituent of the Month for January. In a moment of quick instinct, Aidan heroically rushed to help his next door neighbor, pulling him from his burning home and saving his life.

On the evening of December 12, 2019, Aidan Cohen and his older brother Ryan were enjoying a late-night snack when the power suddenly went out. Soon after, the brothers heard an explosion and rushed outside to find their next door neighbor's home engulfed in flames.

The brothers shouted the owner's name, but received no response. Overcome by smoke he had collapsed on the hallway floor. Aidan spotted him through a window, and without hesitation, broke the back door open and pulled the neighbor out to safety.

Everyone involved was grateful for our local first responders who were on the scene minutes later to administer first aid to the neighbor and save Aidan's family home.

I launched a Constituent of the Month program to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond to make our region a stronger place for everyone to live and thrive. Aidan's selflessness is an extraordinary reminder that in severe times of need, setting aside our own fears to assist one another is a crucial foundation of community. I thank Aidan for being an exemplary model of true neighborly kindness in California's 49th District.

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