[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF HERSHEL DEAN HOOD

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Hershel Dean Hood who passed away at North Mississippi 
Medical Center on May 16 of this year. I join countless others in 
mourning his loss.
  For three decades, Hershel was a conductor for the Burlington 
Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He served in the United States National 
Guard as a Master Sergeant and was the maintenance contractor at 
Tschudi Courts in Amory for 15 years. He was also an auxiliary deputy 
with the Monroe County Sherriff's Department for 17 years. Hershel was 
known and loved in his community.
  At Cason Baptist Church, Hershel wore many hats. He was the choir 
director, a musician, deacon, and children's worker. He was passionate 
about music and a member of the Nite-Liters band and the Singing 
Prophets Quartet. His record ``Little Band of Gold'' topped charts in 
England and he was inducted into the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame. He 
frequently drummed for Elvis Presley.
  Left to cherish his memory are wife of 56 years, Ann Oliver Hood; 
sons, Gregory Dean Hood and Andy Hood; sister, Judy Holman; brothers, 
Billy Ray Hood and Lamar Hood and multiple nieces and nephews.
  I join countless Mississippians in mourning the loss of Mr. Hershel 
Dean Hood. He was a gifted musician, loving husband and father, and a 
leader in his community.

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