[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             CONGRATULATING ANDY COLLINS ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (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 today to honor my dear friend, Andy 
Collins, a lieutenant game warden retiring after 33 impressive years of 
service to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
  Andy grew up in Knoxville and graduated from my alma mater, Bearden 
High School. He attended the University of Tennessee and earned a 
degree in fisheries and wildlife sciences. He began his career in 
Hawkins County before moving south to Loudon County. His 
responsibilities eventually expanded to include 11 counties in east 
Tennessee, covering all of Tennessee's Second District.
  Throughout his 33-year career, Andy has exemplified the mission of 
preserving, protecting, and enhancing the State's fish and wildlife. 
Andy knows more about wildlife than anyone I know. As a matter of fact, 
he has forgotten more than I will ever know. When I run into a problem 
on my farm, he is the first person I call. Whether it is with deer or 
turkey or anything else, he is always quick to pick up my call.
  Andy will spend his retirement days doing what he loves best: 
spending time outdoors with his beautiful wife, Mary Jo; his son, 
Wyatt; and his daughter, Emily.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Andy on his achievement. I thank him so 
much for his service to our great country and to the beautiful State of 
Tennessee. It is a much better place because of folks like him and the 
great folks at TWRA.

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