Recognizing Officer James Phillips

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Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroic actions of Little Rock Police Officer Mr. James Phillips.

When Officer Phillips and fellow officers were checking on an SUV that had abruptly stopped in the road, it soon became clear that there was a medical emergency inside the car.

Officer Phillips immediately took action, and after discovering a choking child in the vehicle, he pulled the boy from the car and began using the Heimlich technique to clear the boy's airway.

Officer Phillips successfully dislodged the piece of candy that had caused the boy to choke and helped him regain a stable breathing pattern.

Thankfully the child, who is almost two-years old, was unharmed and returned to his parents safely. We thank Officer Phillips for his quick, effective action in saving this young boy's life, as well as all the first responders who protect our communities every day.

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