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

1. 01

   What specific rescue techniques or decisions by Petty Officer Ruskan do you think made the difference in saving 165 people during the flooding?

2. 02

   How should Congress balance passing individual commendations like this one with the volume of heroic acts by first responders across the country?

3. 03

   What role do you think formal congressional recognition plays in acknowledging emergency response efforts compared to other forms of public acknowledgment?

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