[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 161 (Tuesday, November 27, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12050-S12051]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      DEATH OF SAMUEL L. WOODRING

  Mr. THURMOND. Madam President, I rise today in remembrance of Mr. 
Samuel L. Woodring, a dedicated member of the community of North 
Augusta, SC, who passed away Thursday, November 15, 2001, at the age of 
75.
  Sam Woodring will be remembered as one of North Augusta's most 
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and spirited citizens. Perhaps best known as the owner and publisher of 
The STAR newspaper, Mr. Woodring led the weekly newspaper for 45 years 
and was one of the city's most outspoken commentators. He worked 
tirelessly to inform the people of North Augusta and to remind the 
community's public officials that their ultimate responsibility was to 
the citizens who placed them in office. His work the The STAR newspaper 
earned him great respect within the journalism community of South 
Carolina and he won numerous awards from the South Carolina Press 
Association, including the prestigious Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for 
Courage in Journalism.
  However, the significant contributions Mr. Woodring made during his 
lifetime are not limited to his role with The STAR newspaper. He also 
served the people of North Augusta as the president of the Chamber of 
Commerce, and he was a recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, South 
Carolina's highest civilian honor. In addition, he served his country 
with honor and courage in the United States Army during World War II.
  In conclusion, Sam Woodring was a man of character and integrity who 
will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends. He lived a life of 
accomplishment and made wonderful contributions to the community of 
North Augusta. He was a true American and a fine South Carolinian, and 
my heartfelt thoughts and prayers remain with his family during their 
time of mourning.

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