[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 142 (Friday, September 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1090]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF WOODFORD ``WOODY'' L. JOHNSON, SR.

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Woodford 
``Woody'' L. Johnson, Sr. a native of Laneview, Virginia, Essex County, 
who will be retiring after 48 years of service with the Tappahannock 
Police Department. Mr. Johnson is also a U.S. Army veteran who served 
our country proudly with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam.
  Woody was employed by the Tappahannock Police Department in December 
1971 as a police officer. At that time, there were only four police 
officers in the department. Woody has seen many changes in law 
enforcement and society since that time but has always been 
professional and dedicated to the community he serves. He has truly 
been an example of what a law enforcement officer should be.
  Woody served several years as the Town Sergeant for Tappahannock and 
was promoted to Lieutenant in 1995. He is also a graduate of the 
Virginia Forensic Science Academy and has served for many years as the 
department's forensic technician. Woody is also a baseball and softball 
umpire for both high school and church league games. Woody has one son, 
Woody Jr., who is employed by the Federal Reserve in Richmond, daughter 
in-law Kelley, and grandson Mason.
  In an era where people change jobs and occupations frequently, Woody 
has stayed true to his chosen profession. The Tappahannock Police 
Department has been extremely fortunate to have had someone like Woody 
Johnson and he will be missed by his fellow officers but most of all, 
by the community.

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