[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF MILTON H. WOODSIDE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today sadly to honor the 
life of one of my dear friends and a friend to many in the First 
Congressional District and all throughout southeast Georgia, Milton H. 
``Woody'' Woodside.
  Woody was a beloved resident of Brunswick in Glynn County since 1973. 
He was born in Clinton, North Carolina. During his early adulthood, he 
graduated from the Military College of South Carolina, better known as 
the Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was so proud of the 
Citadel. He had many friends that he always visited with and kept in 
touch with from the Citadel. He always talked about his experiences at 
the Citadel.
  Luckily for us, he moved down to the coast of Georgia, where he 
served as president of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce 
from 1985 until his retirement in 2019.
  He served 23 combined years in the U.S. Army and the Georgia Army 
National Guard. He also served on the congressional staffs of former 
Representatives Bo Ginn and Lindsay Thomas.
  Woody brought this valuable insight back to our home district, where 
he served as a past president of the Southeast Georgia Chambers and 
Developers Council, and he was chairman of the CEDO Region 11 of the 
Governor's Development Council. He was involved in countless other 
organizations, including serving on the boards of the Southeast Georgia 
Health System and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executives 
Association.
  For his work, the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce 
Executives awarded Woody with the well-earned Kent Lawrence 
Professional of the Year Award in 2000.
  In addition to receiving countless other awards, one stood out, 
wrapping up all of his achievements into one. For 9 consecutive years, 
the Georgia Trend Magazine named Woody a Notable Georgian.
  Woody is rightly accredited with also being recognized as Glynn 
County's best friend for his hard work in serving the community. His 
instruction and oversight were critical for construction of the Sidney 
Lanier Bridge and the establishment of the Federal Law Enforcement 
Training Center that is located in Glynco, Georgia.
  He was also instrumental in major economic development projects in 
the community, including the Brunswick Harbor deepening and Gulfstream, 
and he contributed significantly to the growth and success of our 
region's tourism industry.
  Without a doubt, Woody's actions were noticed and appreciated by 
others throughout the community.
  He was that great guy, touching countless lives and always willing to 
lend a helping hand. He wasn't one to just talk about a problem. He was 
the kind of guy who found solutions.
  Mr. Speaker, speaking for the entire community, his contributions and 
his community leadership will forever be remembered. I extend my 
condolences to his family, Ellen, and to his daughter.
  The positive light that Woody brought will forever be cherished. I am 
so blessed to have called him one of my best friends.
  Mr. Speaker, in our lives, there are people and places we remember. I 
will always remember Woody Woodside.

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