[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 15 (Wednesday, February 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO HARRY THOMPSON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 1998

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to a 
truly outstanding individual from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, 
Mr. Harry Thompson. On Saturday, February 28, 1998, Mr. Thompson will 
be retiring from the Ottawa County Board of Elections.
  Mr. Speaker, Harry Thompson has dedicated much of his life to serving 
his country, his community, and his party. Mr. Thompson has served as a 
member of the Board of Elections for ten years, the past eight as the 
Chairman. During his tenure on the board of elections, Mr. Thompson was 
a strong public servant, an impartial judge of electoral issues, and a 
valued colleague to those with whom he worked.
  Like his unwavering service to the Board of Elections, Mr. Thompson 
dedicated a great deal of time to the Ottawa County Republican Party. 
Mr. Thompson served as the county GOP Chairman for many years, retiring 
just this past year. Mr. Thompson diligently worked to encourage and 
support increased participation in our political process. His support 
of grassroots political exercises has certainly helped to strengthen 
the free form of government we enjoy.
  Mr. Thompson has placed an enormous emphasis on service to 
government, to politics, and to the community. We have often heard that 
America works because of the unselfish contributions of its citizens. I 
know that Ottawa County is a better place because of the countless 
hours given by Harry Thompson. His public service and commitment to 
Ottawa County will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Speaker, in addition to the flag being flown over the Capitol on 
Mr. Thompson's behalf, I would urge my colleagues to rise and join me 
in paying special tribute to Mr. Harry Thompson, a true American, a 
dedicated public servant, and a good friend. We wish him well in his 
retirement and in the years ahead.

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