[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO CODY WOOLSTON AND ERIC GOLDSCHMIDT

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize officers 
Cody Woolston and Eric Goldschmidt for their heroic actions on Monday, 
October 31, 2022.
  On that day, Officers Woolston and Goldschmidt responded to calls of 
a woman attempting to jump off an overpass on Breckinridge Lane, which 
runs over a local interstate. When the two officers arrived at the 
scene, they found a woman standing on top of the barrier and looking 
over the highway. Officers Woolston and Goldschmidt tried to talk with 
the woman, but she was wearing headphones and not responding.
  When she started to lean more towards the drop, Officer Woolston 
bravely grabbed her from the barrier, saving her life. The officers 
then took her to a local hospital to receive help. Upon arrival, she 
was hesitant to go inside, but Officer Woolston calmly reassured her 
and took her hand as they walked in together.
  As a result of his quick actions that saved a life, Officer Woolston 
was nominated for a 2023 Rise Award. Officers Woolston and Goldschmidt 
were also nominated for the Louisville Metro Police Department's 
lifesaving award.
  Officers Woolston and Goldschmidt are brave servants to the city of 
Louisville and a true testament to the hard-working Louisville Metro 
Police Department. I am proud to salute both officers and have no doubt 
they will continue to be an incredible asset to the citizens of 
Louisville.

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