[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    HONORING DETECTIVE ANDREW WOODS

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sadness to mourn the passing of 
Detective Andrew Woods of the Union County Sheriff's Office who passed 
away following his heroic battle against stage IV cancer.
  Andrew spent his career with the Union County Sheriff's Office, 
starting in patrol and working his way up to detective. He was known as 
a man who always showed up with a smile and served as a mentor to the 
younger officers. He was a friend to all in the department and the 
community.
  Andrew spent his time as a volunteer firefighter while also mentoring 
kids in the community who wanted to be involved in public service and 
law enforcement.
  Mr. Speaker, in his free time, Andrew spent time with his family, 
fishing, golfing, or watching Tennessee Vols whoop up on Alabama. Too 
many times, that didn't happen, Mr. Speaker.
  Andrew was a person who all Americans should strive to be like. He 
was dedicated to serving his community. He was a good family man. He 
committed his time to helping children achieve their dreams of becoming 
law enforcement.
  Andrew is truly a hero of Tennessee, Mr. Speaker.
  I personally extend my condolences to Andrew's family and friends; my 
dear friend, Sheriff Breeding; and the entire Union County Sheriff's 
Department.
  Our prayers go out to all of them, and may the Lord bless Andrew 
Woods.

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