[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 763]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF ELWOOD RUSH

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man who has 
made significant contributions to Pennsylvania's 8th District and to 
our country. Mr. Elwood W. ``Woody'' Rush passed away on Sunday, 
January 20, 2013 at the age of eighty-three. While his family, friends, 
and community members mourn his passing, they find comfort in 
remembering his legacy. Woody was born and raised in Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania. He went on to serve in the United States Army in 1951 
during the Korean War era. Upon completion of his military service, 
Woody returned to Pennsylvania's 8th District to begin a lifelong 
career with Sherwin Williams Paint Company.
  Woody was also dedicated to making his community a better place. He 
was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Dublin, PA, where 
he taught Sunday school and served as President of the church 
consistory. In addition, he served on St. Luke's Union Cemetery 
Committee for many years. Mr. Rush is an example of a leader and a true 
patriarch. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of getting to know 
two of his sons within whom Woody has undoubtedly instilled his strong 
family values. His service to both his country and his community will 
always be venerated.

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