mr. paulsen: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to honor the heroics of plymouth's 17-year-old who was recently recognized with the citizens award from plymouth fire officials. after hearing shouts of fire, he ran out of his apartment to see a fire spreading on the third floor of the complex and a woman on the second floor yelling for her. he was able to jump and pull himself up onto the second floor balcony and the third floor balcony with a fire extinguisher attacked -- atatched to his hips. he then was able -- attached to his hips. he then was able to extinguish the flames. when firefighters arrived they were flabbergasted that the 5 1/2-foot boy would be able to scale the building. mr. speaker, his selfless actions are heroic and brave and while our firefighters and departments do tremendous work, they can't be everywhere all the time. his quick thinking stopped a fire that could have been devastating to so many. his citizens award is well deserved. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order.

mr. paulsen: rare disease is generally defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people and there are approximately 7,000 different types of rare diseases which impact the health of about 30 million americans. half of which are children. february 29, a day which is rare in itself, is also set aside to bring awareness and improve access to treatment and medical representation for people living with a rare disease. it's recognized by over 80 countries around the world. mr. speaker, there is more that we can do to help. the house passed the 21st century cures act with strong bipartisan support, to help lower barriers to medical innovation and provide critical funding to find curious and treatment for medical afflictions, including rare diseases. so on this rare disease we raise attention to this issue and the need to continue our work to help those who are suffering from rare diseases and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition? >> seek unanimous con sent to add

mr. paulsen: permission to address the house for one minute. indiana has a basketball, texas has its football, but in minnesota, it doesn't get better than the annual hockey tournament. wisetta late the hockey team. they fought back from a 3-1 deficit to claim their first ever state hockey title. it is a tremendous event with fans descending on st. paul to fill up the center and the players should be player of their accomplishments on and off the ice. i want to recognize their commitment not to their sport but spending time in the classroom and community to become outstanding student athletes. students, family and fans are proud and offer their congratulations. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from -- for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? >> address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. . mr. garamendi: my daughter is a kindergarten teacher and the children are listening to our national debate and listening to the televisi