Political Quotes

“Glen P. Woodard, the former vice president and director of community affairs for Winn-Dixie Food Stores, died on January 25, 1995, after an extended illness. As Winn-Dixie's community affairs director, Glen was widely known by food industry leaders and politicians for his handling of legislative and regulatory activities at both the State and national levels. He moved to Florida at a young age, attending high school there and college at the University of Florida. He served in the U.S. Air Force 306 Bomb Group during World War II. Prior to joining Winn-Dixie in 1957, he was executive secretary of the Florida Petroleum Industries for 11 years. In 1981, he was named Groceryman of the Year by the Retail Grocers Association of Florida. At his funeral on January 28, Robert O. Aders, former president of the Food Marketing Institute, gave a warm and moving eulogy to his good friend, Glen Woodard. It captures Glen's sharp wit, down-home personality, and wonderful good-natured philosophy.”