Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
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This House Resolution serves to commend and congratulate Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his extraordinary bravery and heroic efforts during catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas. The resolution highlights the devastating impact of the July 4, 2025, floods in the Texas Hill Country, which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life, necessitating a massive response from various agencies. Petty Officer Ruskan, an Aviation Survival Technician from Air Station Corpus Christi, displayed exceptional courage and selflessness during his first rescue mission. He directly saved an astonishing 165 individuals from the rising floodwaters and served as the sole triage coordinator at the Camp Mystic site, ensuring timely medical care under hazardous conditions. His actions exemplify the highest traditions of service in the Coast Guard, and the resolution extends deep gratitude to all members of the Coast Guard, other federal and state agencies, first responders, and volunteers who risked their lives during this deadly natural disaster.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public Works
Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.
USA119th CongressHRES-570| House
| Updated: 7/11/2025
This House Resolution serves to commend and congratulate Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his extraordinary bravery and heroic efforts during catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas. The resolution highlights the devastating impact of the July 4, 2025, floods in the Texas Hill Country, which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life, necessitating a massive response from various agencies. Petty Officer Ruskan, an Aviation Survival Technician from Air Station Corpus Christi, displayed exceptional courage and selflessness during his first rescue mission. He directly saved an astonishing 165 individuals from the rising floodwaters and served as the sole triage coordinator at the Camp Mystic site, ensuring timely medical care under hazardous conditions. His actions exemplify the highest traditions of service in the Coast Guard, and the resolution extends deep gratitude to all members of the Coast Guard, other federal and state agencies, first responders, and volunteers who risked their lives during this deadly natural disaster.