[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E867]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. DONALD WOODFIELD

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2023

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Donald Woodfield. Sadly, Mr. Woodfield passed away on September 3, 
2023, at the age of 81.
  Donald Woodfield was born in Buffalo, New York on November 24, 1941. 
A lifelong patriot, Mr. Woodfield joined the U.S. Air Force, where he 
proudly served for 8 years, including during the Vietnam War. Among his 
many awards were the Vietnam Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation 
Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
  Shortly after leaving the military, he was called again to a life of 
serving others and he pursued his passion of being a teacher. He served 
as an educator for over 30 years, both teaching and coaching at B'Nai 
Shalom, Ballinger Academy, Greensboro Day School in Greensboro, and 
finally The O'Neal School in Southern Pines.
  Mr. Woodfield had a profound love of teaching and mentoring young 
people, a notion that carried into nearly every aspect of his life. He 
was an avid golfer, pickle baller and active member of the local 
Southern Pines Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 7318, serving as 
quartermaster and holding numerous roles in the Military Order of the 
Cooties. Perhaps most importantly, Mr. Woodfield was a man of faith, 
who loved God and his family above all else.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in honoring the life of Donald 
Woodfield and to offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved 
ones.

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