[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H1210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF HOYT C. WOODS

  (Mr. ROONEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Hoyt C. 
Woods, who passed away at his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, this 
month. Woody, as he was known, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and 
before moving to Florida nearly 30 years ago, he served as a police 
officer in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
  Serving fellow veterans was one of Woody's lifelong passions. For 
more than 15 years, he served as chairman of the Martin County Veterans 
Council, and he was also active in AMVETS, the American Legion, the 
VFW, and the Elks. He also co-established and was a charter member of 
the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 127, in Martin County.
  Woody was particularly proud of his integral role in creating the 
Honor Flight Program. This program honors America's veterans and their 
sacrifices by raising money to fly them to the Nation's capital so they 
can visit and reflect at their memorials.
  Hoyt Woods leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Joyce; their sons, 
Micki and Shawn; two daughters, Wendi and Angela; and a Nation forever 
grateful for his distinguished service.
  On behalf of the people of the 16th District of Florida, Godspeed, 
Mr. Woods.

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