[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL CINDY H. HAYGOOD

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                           HON. GARRET GRAVES

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 23, 2024

  Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
commitment and service of Brigadier General Cindy H. Haygood and her 36 
years of service to the Louisiana National Guard. Brigadier General 
Haygood first joined the National Guard in 1988 and was commissioned in 
1994 through the State Officer Candidate School of the Louisiana Army 
National Guard. Throughout her involvement in the Louisiana National 
Guard, Brigadier General Haygood has never shied away from an 
opportunity to serve. Brigadier General Haygood not only assisted in 
mobilization efforts for four major military operations, but she also 
simultaneously served as the Deputy Director of the Louisiana Military 
Department and the Assistant Adjutant General.
  BG Haygood was also a trusted member of our state and local 
community, and she was on speed dial during the uncertainty of the 
COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, Brigadier General Haygood 
assisted many agencies in crisis management planning, and under her 
leadership the Louisiana National Guard was able to save lives and 
ensure public safety in Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, Louisiana and our 
Nation have benefitted from Brigadier General Haygood's contributions, 
and we, along with her family, Bill, Madeline, and Lauren, are grateful 
for everything she has done. I thank Brigadier General Haygood.

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