[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 73 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT GEORGE WOODROOF

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 29, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. George 
Woodroof of Gunter, Texas, and present him with the Congressional 
Patriot Award. George has dedicated himself to serving and uplifting 
our community.
  George was born in Paris, Texas. From a young age, he knew he wanted 
to serve and defend our nation. In 1969, George enlisted in the United 
States Marine Corps, where he spent the next three decades as a Marine 
Squadron Commander and pilot. He primarily operated CH-53 Sea Stallion 
helicopters and was stationed in various locations across the world, 
including Europe, the Middle East, and on aircraft carriers. While at 
Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan, George met the love of his 
life, Barbara, and they married in 1980. As he had numerous flight 
hours and aviation experience under his belt, he began a very 
successful career as a pilot for American Airlines starting in 1986. 
George retired from the Marine Corps as a Colonel in 1999.
  When they returned to Texas, George served as a board member for the 
Marilee Special Utility District and the Grayson County Planning Board. 
Additionally, he served as the Chair of the Grayson County College 
Foundation Board's Finance Committee for six years, where he helped 
support prospective students in our community with scholarships. Since 
2018, George has been a Precinct Chair for the Grayson County 
Republican Party and helps local candidates fundraise and win 
elections. In his free time, he enjoys ranching, traveling, and taking 
care of his dog. George and Barbara are longtime contributors to St. 
Jude's Children's Hospital, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sherman, and 
the Grayson County College Foundation. I am proud to recognize George's 
important contributions to our community and his continued efforts to 
support those in need.
  It is an honor to bestow George with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to out Nation and the people of North Texas.

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