[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1046-E1047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. RICHARD GILFORD

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                        HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise today in memory 
of Mr. Richard Gilford who was killed tragically while serving his 
community in the aftermath of the 2011 spring storms and flooding that 
impacted west Tennessee.
  Since 1991 Richard worked for the Crockett County, Tennessee Highway 
Department. On May 4th, while clearing debris from rain swollen roads, 
Richard along with his father, Butch, and brother, Frank were trying to 
cut a

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fallen tree when it snapped and hit Mr. Gilford. A fellow colleague 
said of Richard, ``He loved his job and always gave 110 percent at 
everything he did, including putting in 16 hours of overtime during the 
week of the storms.''
  Mr. Gilford leaves behind his wife of 13 years, Elisha, and two sons, 
parents, brother and sisters. He was a Tennessee Titan fan that could 
often be seen playing in the yard with his children. Richard Gilford, 
like many unheralded public servants, spent his working life helping 
the people of Crockett County by making sure their travel back home was 
always safe. We are forever thankful. The Gilford family can rest 
assured that the thoughts and prayers of a grateful community are with 
them during this time.
  Please join me in honoring the life, sacrifice, and commitment of Mr. 
Richard Gilford.

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