Recognizing Peyton Sallows on Receiving the Civilian First Responder Hero Award

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Mr. SORENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Peyton Sallows of Port Byron, Illinois on receiving the Civilian First Responder Hero Award from Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois.

This past September, Peyton Sallows, a bright 7-year-old from Port Byron, showed a remarkable amount of courage when her mother Ali experienced severe anaphylactic shock. Peyton quickly called 911 and calmly spoke to the dispatcher. Her bravery and ability to stay calm during an extremely stressful situation saved her mother's life. Her actions allowed first responders to arrive quickly and conduct lifesaving treatment. It is an honor to have a child as bright and courageous as Peyton in the district I get to represent in Congress. I can't wait to see where this bravery leads her in the future.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to formally congratulate Peyton on receiving this much deserved ``Civilian First Responder Hero Award'' from Black Hawk College. I join the rest of the community in thanking her for her incredible display of courage and bravery during an extremely challenging situation.

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