[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18076]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF HERBERT WOODARD, SR.

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2007

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, on July 8, 2007 there will be a grand 
celebration honoring the 100th birthday celebration of Mr. Herbert 
Woodard, Sr., a resident of my Congressional District--Wilson, North 
Carolina. On this special occasion, Mr. Woodard's family, friends and 
members of the community will join together to pay special tribute to 
this extraordinary man.
  Mr. Woodard is a remarkable person with an entrepreneurial spirit. 
Although he only received a fourth grade education, his work ethic 
demonstrates that diligence and determination produce lifetime rewards. 
As a self-employed businessman, Mr. Woodard's businesses have ranged 
from that of a gas station to baseball parks and hotels. He sold and 
delivered coal to local businesses, and has even cleaned septic tanks. 
As an accomplished and humble businessman, he has gained the respect 
and admiration of his community.
  Madam Speaker, although a skilled and savvy businessman, Mr. Woodard 
always makes a practice of giving back to the community. Each holiday 
season, Mr. Woodard gives turkeys to senior citizens at his church. He 
also donates to charitable organizations that provide services to 
children and veterans.
  It is with great pride that I acknowledge the achievements of Mr. 
Woodard. His many accomplishments have made him a well recognized 
figure in Wilson, North Carolina. It is with sincere pride that I ask 
my colleagues to rise and join me in marking this monumental occasion 
in the life of Mr. Herbert Woodard, Sr.

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