Meet the May Granite Stater of the Month: Second Grader MaKenzie Sheehan

This month, I am proud to recognize MaKenzie Sheehan as the May Granite Stater of the Month for her bravery and quick-thinking that helped save her family when their house caught on fire recently.

On the night of the fire, MaKenzie woke to a crash in her bedroom, and when she saw a wall of fire, she quickly acted to wake her sister. Remembering from her fire education at school that the door would be hot, she knew not to touch it, and began screaming for help. Her cries alerted the rest of the family, and they were able to make it out just in time.

Her family is very proud and grateful for MaKenzie’s grace under pressure and considers her their hero.

I am honored to recognize MaKenzie as the May Granite Stater of the Month. MaKenzie represents the strength of character that defines the Granite State, and her actions are an excellent reminder that no matter our age, it is critical that we are equipped with the knowledge of what to do in case of an emergency.

You can find my statement recognizing MaKenzie in the Congressional Record here.

If you know an exceptional Granite Stater that you would like recognized as a Granite Stater of the Month, you can nominate them here.