[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12901]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                    HONORING TROOPER RODNEY GOODSON

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2000

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trooper Rodney Goodson 
for performing above and beyond the call of duty.
  While on duty at the Red Lion Barracks, Mr. Goodson witnessed a 
traffic accident on a busy highway. One of the cars involved in the 
accident began to spin uncontrollably. Mr. Goodson attempted to stop 
the circling automobile but was unsuccessful. He then ran after the 
still spinning car, and reached through the broken drivers side window 
in order to steer the vehicle. When this too failed, Mr. Goodson 
steered the damaged car into his own.
  In honor of this heroic achievement, Mr. Goodson received the 
Prosecutor's Commendation award at the PROCOPS Banquet on May 18.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending Mr. Goodson for his 
heroism, above and beyond the call of duty. He risked his life to 
protect the lives of others. In doing so, he has brought pride to his 
family, his community, and his country.

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