Hudson Pays Tribute to Chris Mintz
October 8, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2015
Hudson Pays Tribute to Chris Mintz
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), who represents part of Randolph County, paid tribute to Chris Mintz, an Army veteran originally from Randleman, for his heroic actions during the mass shooting in Oregon at Umpqua Community College.
Please see below and attached for his full remarks.
“Mr. SPEAKER, I rise today to pay tribute to Chris Mintz - an Army veteran who answered the call when our nation needed him and again when a heartless gunman threatened a community in Oregon.
As a high school football star from North Carolina and a 10-year army Veteran, Chris is known as a tough guy. According to those who know him best, he’s always one to “cowboy up.”
And one week ago, on October 1, Chris did more than that. He didn’t wake up planning to be a hero, but that’s what he became.
When he heard gun shots at his school, he ran towards them, pulling fire alarms and fighting to save others. With dogged determination, he fought to block the shooter from entering a classroom and was shot seven times.
It’s clear his incredible bravery and selfless actions saved lives and prevented a far worse tragedy. I applaud Chris for his integrity, self-sacrifice and valor in the face of such evil, and my wife Renee and I send our thoughts and prayers to him and his loved ones.
Mr. SPEAKER, I would ask my colleagues, as we continue to mourn the dead in Oregon, let’s put politics aside and take heart in the heroic acts of this American hero. Chris Mintz deserves our utmost gratitude and respect. Let’s give it to him.
Thank you, Mr. SPEAKER. I yield back the balance of my time.”
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