[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO THE WOODS FAMILY

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my 
congratulations to the entire Woods family for their selection as 
recipients of the NEBRASKAland Foundation's Distinguished 
Nebraskalander Award for their service to our state's historical, 
cultural, and economic well-being.
  Each year, the NEBRASKAland Foundation celebrates Nebraska's entrance 
into the union. During this event, the Foundation honors distinguished 
Nebraskans for the impressive contributions to the State of Nebraska.
  The multi-faceted accomplishments the Woods family have achieved and 
contributed through seven generations of private business, humanities, 
leadership and philanthropy is to be commended. Nebraska's cultural 
history is something we should be proud of, and I thank the Woods 
family for their dedication.
  Their example should inspire us, and we owe them a debt of gratitude 
for their dedication and sacrifice.

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