[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E55]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES E. THOMPSON

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 23, 1996

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. James E. 
Thompson. Dr. Thompson celebrated his 30th anniversary as the minister 
of the North Broadway Church of Christ in Mount Clemens, MI on Sunday, 
January 21, 1996.
  It is my sincere pleasure to congratulate Dr. Thompson on what I am 
sure is a proud anniversary. Dr. Thompson began his service to the Lord 
more than 40 years ago and the congregation in Mount Clemens has been 
fortunate to have him for the past three decades. The devotion he has 
displayed to his faith and the community over these years is an 
inspiration.
  Many people depend on the emotional, educational, and spiritual 
support provided by their minister. Too often, many human needs are 
simply left unsatisfied in the secular world. Dr. Thompson has 
conscientiously attempted to see these needs met. Whether conducting a 
Sunday morning service, counseling congregation members, preparing 
others to become ministers, or speaking on the radio, he has dedicated 
his life to the Lord's work.
  I am always impressed by the many people committed to improving our 
communities. In addition to his many responsibilities as a minister, 
Dr. Thompson has also served as a member of the Board of Education of 
the Mount Clemens School District and he is currently the vice chair of 
the city's Zoning Board of Appeals. It is a privilege to pay tribute to 
someone such as Dr. Thompson who has taken on more than his share of 
responsibility and is so well respected by the members of the 
community.
  I commend Dr. Thompson for his work and faith and wish him continued 
success in his role as a spiritual and community leader. I ask my 
colleagues to please join me in offering heartfelt congratulations to 
Dr. James E. Thompson on this momentous milestone. May he continue to 
inspire through his leadership.

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