[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING WILLIAM E. THOMSON, JR. OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 1997

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, many community leaders do great public 
service; too few are recognized for their outstanding achievements. One 
who deserves our recognition is William E. Thomson Jr. of Pasadena, CA.
  Bill is a graduate of Bucknell University and Georgetown University 
Law Center. He is a member of the bar in California, Virginia, and 
Ohio, as well as the U.S. District Court in California, the Ninth 
Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
  A long-time resident of Pasadena, Bill has earned a reputation as a 
man of civic duty and responsibility. He was elected to the Pasadena 
City Council in 1981 and served continuously until this month, and was 
elected mayor and served in that capacity from 1988 until 1990.
  Bill's leadership role carried him far beyond the council chambers. 
He has lobbied on behalf of the city before the Los Angeles County 
Board of Supervisors, California State Legislature, and U.S. Congress. 
For more than a decade he has served as lead negotiator for the Rose 
Bowl and its related events. He helped to bring the Olympics, two Super 
Bowls and World Cup Soccer to Los Angeles County. His professional 
successes have also given him the distinction of being recognized in 
Who's Who in American Law.
  Bill has dedicated his career to his friends and neighbors in 
Pasadena, Los Angeles County and to the people of this Nation. His work 
on behalf of our State has given us innumerable benefits and touched 
countless lives.
  Our communities are built on the foundation of good people. As we 
look to make our neighborhoods better places in which to live and 
provide a better life for our children, we need only look to Bill to 
find inspiration, motivation and ideals. To this dedicated public 
servant, parent, and citizen, we owe our utmost gratitude and heartfelt 
thanks.

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