[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E135]
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                  HONORING ED MOODY, ``MR. FRANKLIN''

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
leader, a great citizen, and a great man. Ed Moody, ``Mr. Franklin,'' 
was a dear friend to many and a guiding force to a wonderful community. 
All those who knew him will miss him.
  World War II veteran, owner of Moody Tires, and Elder Emeritus of The 
People's Church, Ed Moody dedicated his life to the service of others. 
He was a member of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, trustee for the 
Williamson County Hospital, and served on the Williamson County Chamber 
of Commerce. From the YMCA to the Franklin Rodeo, there are not many 
areas of life in Williamson County that have not been touched by Ed 
Moody's admirable dedication.
  There are those souls, Mr. Speaker, whose lights guide the way even 
after they are dimmed. Ed Moody's legacy will be one of great influence 
and will shape the future of Williamson County for generations to come. 
I ask my colleagues to join with me in celebrating the life and service 
of ``Mr. Franklin'' as we offer our sympathies to Eileen and their 
family.

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