[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 22 (Thursday, February 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GEORGE DODSON

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to George Dodson, a 
good friend and beloved retired Capitol Police officer, who passed away 
last summer.
  George was one of the finest men I ever knew. He was on the Capitol 
Police force for over 30 years. Most of that time he worked as a plain-
clothed detective. He was known all over the Capitol because of his 
professionalism, courtesy and friendliness. He later went on to help 
organize the Retired Capitol Police Officers Association.
  George was close friends with many Members, including Bill Natcher of 
Kentucky and Speaker Jim Wright. He was always friendly to all Members 
and the many visitors who traveled to the Capitol each year.
  George spent many years in the military prior to joining the Capitol 
Police force. He spent three years in the Air Force and five years in 
the Air National Guard. He was honorably discharged in 1967 at the rank 
of Master Sergeant.
  George Dodson was a family man. He was married to his beloved wife 
Pat and enjoyed spending time with her whenever possible.
  George was a life-long resident of Washington, D.C. and graduated 
from Armstrong High School in 1947. He was also very active in his 
church.
  Over the years, George developed a love of trains and spent a great 
deal of time with his grandchildren sharing that love and interest.
  He also was very interested in the new convention center being built 
downtown. He would spend a great deal of time downtown observing the 
progress of the convention center. In fact, many of the workers at the 
site got together and gave George his own hard hat.
  George passed away on June 8, 2002. He was a great American who loved 
his family and Country very much. Mr. Speaker, this Country would be a 
much better place if there were more people here like George Dodson.

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