[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 183 (Tuesday, November 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF MAE MOODY

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                           HON. TIM BURCHETT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2022

  Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Mae Moody, a 
leader and pinnacle of the Knox County community, who passed away on 
October 17, 2022, at age 83.
  Mae loved her community and dedicated much of her life to trying to 
make it better every day. She cared deeply about supporting leaders who 
would help East Tennessee thrive. Most often, she voted as a 
Republican, but she was more focused on supporting the best candidate 
no matter what. For her, each election was not a partisan issue, but a 
community issue.
  Many community leaders honored Mae's life and passing. They talked 
about her compassion, integrity, honesty, and community advocacy which 
was apparent to everyone who knew her. She was described as a 
``community champion,'' a ``neighborhood advocate,'' and a ``virtuous 
leader.''
  Mae was incredibly dedicated to supporting our law enforcement and 
community safety. She taught thousands of children how to properly use 
911 and served as a community organizer for the Knoxville Police 
Department. Mae also completed the Citizen Academies of the FBI, 
District Attorney, Knox County Sheriffs Office, Tennessee Highway 
Patrol, and Fire Department to gain a better insight into how our law 
enforcement operates and how she could help them.
  I want to extend my condolences to her husband Jack, her children 
Susan, Terry, and Chuck, her sister Carol, as well as her grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren. Rest in peace Mae and I thank her for 
everything she has done for our community.

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