[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E153]
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    HONORING THE HEROIC LIFE AND SERVICE OF RICHARD C. WOODCOCK, SR.

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroic life of 
Army veteran and Saratoga Springs native, Richard C. Woodcock, Sr.
  Richard Woodcock was born on August 7, 1937 in Saratoga Springs, New 
York. After graduating from Saratoga Spring High School in 1958, 
Richard joined the U.S. Army and was subsequently honorably discharged.
  After his time in the military, Richard dedicated his life to serving 
the town and residents of Saratoga Springs. With the help of his 
father, Richard built Eastside Garage at 46 East Avenue in Saratoga 
Springs, which he owned and operated for fifty-five years. At Eastside 
Garage, Richard owned several tow trucks and was always willing to help 
his community whenever his services were needed, regardless of the time 
or day. He was the official tow truck driver of Saratoga Springs and a 
top provider for the American Automobile Association.
  After selling Eastside Garage, Richard opened a contract hauling 
business, RCW Transport. They delivered sanders and salt spreaders for 
Tarrant Manufacturing out of Saratoga Springs. Richard also transported 
materials to the new Tappan Zee Bridge Project for Fort Miller out of 
Greenwich, New York. During his retirement, Richard remained an active 
participant in his community. He was a member of the Hudson Mohawk 
Chapter of the American Truck Historical, where he organized 
performances, worked the front gate, and helped with ticket 
distribution. Richard also volunteered at the front desk of Matt's 
Service Center, which was owned by his business rival and lifelong 
friend Matt Ernst.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I am honored to recognize the 
extraordinary life of Richard Woodcock. It is my hope that his active 
spirit and community service will be carried on by those who knew and 
loved him. Richard will be buried with military honors in the Saratoga 
National Cemetery.