Wisconsin lawmakers recognize Jayme Closs as 'Hometown Hero'

Samson X Horne
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 8:36 p.m. | Wednesday, May 15, 2019 8:36 p.m.

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Kidnapping victim Jayme Closs, second from left, appears with her family and supporters to receive a “hometown hero” award from the Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Closs escaped in January after her parents were killed and she was held captive for three months in a remote cabin. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Jayme Closs, the 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were brutally murdered in their home last October, was recognized for her bravery by the state’s lawmakers Wednesday.

Closs was missing for nearly three months until she escaped her captor in January.

#FBI Milwaukee salutes Wisconsin teenager Jayme Closs today, surrounded by family and friends after being honored as a Hometown Hero before the WI State Assembly. Jayme was abducted from Barron County for 88 days before escaping her captor and found help. #JaymeClossStrong pic.twitter.com/guoNDZrBcr

— FBI Milwaukee (@FBIMilwaukee) May 15, 2019

The teen appeared with family members and friends at the Assembly chamber in Madison to receive her award, NBC news affiliate KARE-TV reported.

Jayme Closs honored with 'Hometown Hero' award. "You taught us an important lesson... no matter how grave your situation, how dark your days become and how impossible your circumstances may seem, there is always hope."https://t.co/aN5X2Y9t0P pic.twitter.com/AmygJ7Ii26

— KARE 11 (@kare11) May 15, 2019

“Jayme, your strength, your resolve and your bravery is beyond incredible,” said Rep. Romaine Quinn of Barron. “You are truly an inspiration, and a bright light during a time of sadness. And you taught us an important lesson. … No matter how grave your situation, how dark your days become, and how impossible your circumstances may seem, there is always hope.”