Lenny Skutnik
Lenny Skutnik gained national recognition during President Ronald Reagan's 1982 State of the Union address, where he was honored for his heroic act of rescuing a woman from the icy waters of the Potomac River following the crash of Air Florida Flight 90. His bravery became a symbol of American heroism, and Reagan's acknowledgment of him during the speech marked the beginning of a tradition of honoring guests in the audience during presidential addresses.
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Lenny Skutnik is referenced in the context of a tradition for special guests at the State of the Union address.
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Special guests invited to the President's State of the Union address are known as 'Skutniks.'
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Congressional Budget Office employee Lenny Skutnik famously dove into the freezing water to rescue a passenger.
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Lenny Skutnik rescued people from the icy Potomac River following the crash of Air Florida Flight 90.
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