February 28, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 37 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Page H2276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING POLICE CHIEF LYN WOOLFORD, AMERICA'S FAVORITE CROSSING 
                                 GUARD

  (Mrs. HARTZLER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Police 
Chief Lyn Woolford of the Ashland, Missouri, Police Department for 
being voted America's Favorite Crossing Guard.
  Chief Woolford was recently selected the winner of a contest 
sponsored by Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit organization that works 
on behalf of families and communities to keep children safe from 
injuries. As a result of this competition, the Ashland School District 
will receive $10,000 to improve pedestrian safety.
  Chief Woolford can be seen every schoolday guarding intersections 
near Ashland's schools to make sure that children get across the road 
safely, and the children--many of whom, along with their parents, voted 
for him online--love him.
  It is not unusual to see Chief Woolford wearing colorful hats and 
outfits as he guides the children safely across the road. It might be a 
bright chicken hat or a multicolored parrot hat. No matter the hat, the 
mission is the same: to brighten the children's day and to see that 
they get to school safely.
  Through his actions, the children have a community role model and a 
beloved friend in their local police department. Ashland Police Chief 
Lyn Woolford epitomizes the service of our law enforcement officials 
and deserves our thanks and appreciation.
  Congratulations, Chief Woolford. You truly are making a difference.

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