[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 7 (Friday, January 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E105-E106]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ROBERT WOODY

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 12, 2007

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long 
and distinguished career has come to an end. Robert Woody retired as 
Fire Chief of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on January 3, 2007, after 32 
years of service.
  Robert Woody earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from 
Southwest Missouri State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in 
Fire Science from Drury College. Mr. Woody began his career as a 
firefighter in 1975 and after 4 years of service was promoted to 
driver. On February 20, 1983, he was promoted to crew chief where he 
served as a positive role model to many young firefighters. In 1999, 
after serving 8 years as assistant fire chief, he was promoted to fire 
chief where his leadership is to be commended. Under Mr. Woody, the 
Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department received the ``Fire Department of the 
Year: Northwest Region'' .
  Mr. Woody was a member of the Missouri Association of Fire Chiefs, 
Firefighter's Association of Missouri, Professional Fire and Fraud 
Investigation Association, and the Pulaski County Fire Chief's 
Association. He was

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honored with a Superior Performance Award in 1980, a Commander Award 
for Civilian Service in 1988 and 1999, a Special Act of Service Award 
in 1991, the Superior Civilian Service Award in 1992, and a Meritorious 
Civilian Service Award in 1996.
  Madam Speaker, Robert Woody is a valuable member of his community and 
his leadership will be greatly missed. Mr. Woody plans to travel with 
his companion, continuing farming, teaching Fire Science and Safety 
with Missouri's Division of Fire Safety, and spending time with his two 
sons, Andy and Adam. As he begins the next phase of his life, I know 
the Members of the House will join me in thanking Robert Woody for his 
service to the Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department and wish him well as 
he begins his retirement.

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