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

This resolution commends Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan for his extraordinary bravery during the catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country that began on July 4, 2025. On the very first rescue mission of his career, Ruskan personally saved 165 people from rising floodwaters along the Guadalupe River and served as the only triage coordinator at the Camp Mystic site. The resolution also extends gratitude to all Coast Guard members, federal and state agencies, first responders, and volunteers who participated in rescue operations during one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent Texas history.