[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E643]
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            REMEMBERING FORMER TRENTON MAYOR TOMMIE GOODWIN

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                          HON. JOHN S. TANNER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2003

  Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, today I want to tell you about Tommie 
Goodwin, a fine public servant who dedicated himself to the people of 
Tennessee during a distinguished 20-year tenure as mayor of the City of 
Trenton, Tennessee.
  Tommie first became mayor of Trenton in 1983 and served honorably in 
that capacity until his passing last year. Under Mayor Goodwin's 
leadership, our community made great strides in economic development 
and improvements in the quality of life of our citizens.
  Mayor Goodwin's service was also beneficial to our neighbors 
throughout Gibson County and the state of Tennessee, leading to his 
recognition as Mayor of the Year in 2000 by the Tennessee Municipal 
League.
  Tommie Goodwin cared deeply about those around him, and that was 
clear in the dedicated service he provided to our neighbors in Trenton. 
While we all miss Tommie, we will never be able to forget all he did 
for Tennessee.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in honoring a distinguished 
public servant, an outstanding citizen and my friend, Mr. Tommie 
Goodwin.

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