[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15278]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING ANDREW ``ANDY'' RIENDEAU GOODWIN

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2017

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to honor the 
life and legacy of Andrew ``Andy'' Riendeau Goodwin, a Maryland 
National Guardsman and member of the Abingdon Fire Company.
  A native of Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and a resident of Abingdon, 
Maryland, he was the son of Timothy Riendeau and Elizabeth Goodwin.
  Andy attended Harford Community College where he earned an Associate 
of Arts Degree after graduating from Aberdeen High School as the 
Captain of his soccer, lacrosse and wrestling teams.
  Andy was a member and Sergeant of the Abingdon Fire Company of 
Abingdon, Maryland.
  A proud member of a military family, on October 2, 2015, Andy 
enlisted in the Maryland Army National Guard and was assigned to A 
Company, 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment as a 15F, Aircraft 
Electrician, where he developed a passion for the helicopter unit and 
earned numerous commendations, including the National Defense Service 
Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army 
Commendation Medal, and the Basic Aviation Badge.
  Andy had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, camping, 
fishing, and clay shooting. He was not only a cherished uncle, but a 
role model to his niece and nephews. He is survived by his brother, 
sister, nephews, niece, and grandparents.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to acknowledge the 
service and sacrifice of Andy Riendeau Goodwin and that of his family. 
It is with great sadness that I mourn his loss and commemorate Suicide 
Awareness Month. Today I humbly express my condolences to his family 
and wish them peace and comfort in the days ahead.

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