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Eugene Goodman
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This article is about the police officer. For the co-founder of Velocette, see Eugene Goodman (businessman). For people with a similar name, see Gene Goodman (disambiguation).
Eugene Goodman (born 1980) is an American United States Capitol Police officer who diverted invading rioters from the United States Senate chamber during the January 6 Capitol attack. Goodman is a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Iraq War. He served as the Acting Deputy Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate from January 20, 2021, to March 2, 2021.[4][2]
Quick Facts Deputy Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate, Sergeant at Arms ...
Eugene Goodman | |
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Deputy Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate | |
Acting January 20, 2021 – March 2, 2021 | |
Sergeant at Arms | Jennifer Hemingway (acting)[1] |
Preceded by | Jennifer Hemingway[1] |
Succeeded by | Kelly Fado[2] |
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Born | 1980 (age 43–44) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Law enforcement officer |
Known for | January 6 United States Capitol attack |
Awards | Presidential Citizens Medal (2023) |
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Service years | 2009–present |
Military career | |
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Years of service | 2002–2006[3] |
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Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
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On February 12, 2021, the Senate adopted a resolution awarding Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal,[5] a resolution that died in the 117th Congress and never passed the House of Representatives.[6] On January 6, 2023, President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal.