IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 618 
Commending the Coast Guard, Air Station Corpus Christi, and the crew 
of CG–6553 for their heroic efforts and courageous response to the 
catastrophic flooding across central Texas. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 29, 2025 
Mr. CLOUD (for himself, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. WILLIAMS of 
Texas, Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. LAWLER, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. TONY 
GONZALES of Texas, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. HIGGINS 
of Louisiana, Mr. BABIN, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. 
VEASEY, and Ms. CROCKETT) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the Coast Guard, Air Station Corpus Christi, 
and the crew of CG–6553 for their heroic efforts and 
courageous response to the catastrophic flooding across 
central Texas. 
Whereas, beginning in the predawn hours of July 4, 2025, 
heavy rainfall resulted in catastrophic flooding that dev-
astated many Texas Hill Country communities, resulting 
in the tragic loss of life; 
Whereas the Guadalupe and Colorado Rivers, and their sur-
rounding waterways, rose rapidly and perilously, imme-
diately endangering the life of thousands as they slept; 
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Whereas nearly 12 inches of rain fell in the headwaters of the 
South Fork of the Guadalupe River, upstream of Camp 
Mystic, Kerrville, Hunt, and Comfort, Texas, resulting in 
the river rising over 26 feet in 45 minutes; 
Whereas, at 5:30 a.m., Coast Guard Air Station Corpus 
Christi launched a search and rescue crew aboard an 
MH–65 Dolphin helicopter, call sign CG–6553; 
Whereas the crew of CG–6553 consisted of aircraft com-
mander Lieutenant Ian Hopper, copilot Lieutenant Blair 
Ogujiofor, flight mechanic AMT3 Seth Reeves, and res-
cue swimmer AST3 Scott Ruskan; 
Whereas CG–6553 was unwavering in their response despite 
severe weather and poor flying conditions that caused 3 
aborted landing attempts due to inadvertent instrument 
meteorological conditions; 
Whereas, on the fourth landing attempt, the crew of CG– 
6553, with their unique weather radar capabilities, suc-
cessfully led numerous rotary-wing assets into the dis-
aster zone; 
Whereas, during his first rescue mission, AST3 Scott Ruskan 
became the only first responder on scene when he was in-
serted into the flood zone at Camp Mystic, and for over 
3 hours, he triaged and coordinated the rescue of 165 
lives, working with local, State, and military airframes 
across 3 landing zones; 
Whereas Lt. Ian Hopper, Lt. Blair Ogujiofor, and AMT3 
Seth Reeves continued to airlift and evacuate 15 lives 
from the disaster area aboard their MH–65 Dolphin heli-
copter; 
Whereas the Coast Guard aggressively sustained continuous 
operations through the deployment of 54 Coast Guard 
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personnel, numerous air assets consisting of 8 MH–65 
Dolphin helicopters and 2 HC–144 Ocean Sentry fixed- 
wing aircraft, and resources from Coast Guard Air Sta-
tions Corpus Christi, Houston, and Miami; 
Whereas the crew of CG–6553 and the Coast Guard carried 
out one of the most consequential rescue operations this 
country has ever seen, bringing hope to the helpless; 
Whereas, in the face of tragedy, our Coast Guard 
servicemembers reminded Texas and the Nation of what 
makes this country strong: selflessness, courage, and pro-
fessionalism by those willing to step into danger to pro-
tect others; and 
Whereas the actions of aircraft commander Lieutenant Ian 
Hopper, copilot Lieutenant Blair Ogujiofor, Aviation 
Maintenance Technician Petty Officer Third Class Seth 
Reeves, Aviation Survival Technician Petty Officer Third 
Class Scott Ruskan, and all of the Coast Guard per-
sonnel who deployed into the disaster zone exemplified 
the courage and devotion to duty in keeping with the 
highest traditions of the Coast Guard: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the Coast Guard for its coura-
geous and swift response to the flooding disaster in 
Texas; 
(2) expresses its profound and deep apprecia-
tion for the extraordinary Coast Guard members 
who risked their lives to save hundreds from the 
floods; and 
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(3) extends its deepest gratitude to all of the 
Federal, State, and local first responders and volun-
teers who have responded to this horrific tragedy to 
help Texas in its time of need. 
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