[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H6733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE HEROIC EFFORTS OF RESOURCE OFFICER CAROLYN GUDGER

  (Mr. ROE of Tennessee asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the heroic efforts 
of Kingsport, Tennessee, Sullivan Central High School Resource Officer 
Carolyn Gudger and the efforts of all the officers and staff who acted 
quickly to keep all students and faculty safe from a gunman on August 
30, 2010.
  A gunman entered the school and immediately aimed a handgun at the 
school principal. Officer Gudger moved herself between the principal 
and the gunman and then managed to lure the gunman to a more isolated 
area of the school. Two deputies responding to the call shot the gunman 
after he refused to release his weapon.
  These actions, thankfully, prevented the gunman from killing or 
injuring anyone. Too often we've seen situations exactly like this end 
in a tragic fashion. That is precisely why we should commend and honor 
Officer Gudger and everyone involved in responding to that incident.
  Most especially, I would like to thank my good friend, Sheriff Wayne 
Anderson, who is in charge of these officers. All of these individuals 
make our community proud, and I salute them for their courage and good 
work that they do each and every day.

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