[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 27, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT MICHAEL G. WOODS

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2001

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to honor a dedicated 
public servant in my hometown of Norwalk, California. Sergeant Michael 
G. Woods of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will retire 
next month after 23 years of service to the citizens of Los Angeles 
County. It is truly an honor to recognize him today.
  Sergeant Woods moved to the United States from England in 1957 and 
graduated from Glendale High School in 1964. Sergeant Woods joined the 
United States Navy in 1965 and served in Vietnam from 1966-1967. After 
being discharged from the service in 1968, he married his wife Jackie 
and began work for Sears, Roebuck and Co., working at the Glendale and 
Hollywood stores. Michael and Jackie became the proud parents of two 
daughters, Lori, born in 1969, and Toni, born in 1973.
  Sergeant Woods left Sears in 1978 and joined the Los Angeles County 
Sheriff's Department that same year beginning in the custody division. 
In 1979, he received an Associate's degree from Glendale Junior 
College. During this time, he quickly advanced in the department, was 
promoted to the Transportation Bureau and then to Field Operations in 
1982 serving various stations throughout Los Angeles County. 
Eventually, he was given the responsibility for conducting background 
investigations of potential deputy sheriff trainees. Finally in 1996, 
he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Norwalk 
station. During this time he served as a patrol sergeant and acting 
watch commander. Sergeant Woods was also active in the departments 
community relations outreach in areas such as the ride share program, 
civilian volunteer program, reserve program and special programs to 
name just a few.
  I want to personally express my warmest wishes to Sergeant Michael G. 
Woods and his family as they embark on the next phase of their life's 
journey. The people of Los Angeles County and the State of California 
have been exceptionally well served by his dedication and devout public 
service.

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