[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 3, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E126]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO MR. THOMAS WALSH

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 1999

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay my respects and honor a 
community leader and loyal democrat, Mr. Thomas Walsh. Thomas Walsh 
passed away last October at the age of fifty-seven.
  Thomas Walsh was a devoted public servant and leader in the Chicago, 
Illinois community of Mt. Greenwood. Thomas Walsh lent his political 
expertise and strong leadership to numerous democratic candidates 
across the city, including myself. As a political strategist, Mr. Walsh 
contributed a working family man's perspective to numerous elected 
officials. Mr. Walsh was an Army Veteran and a career law enforcement 
officer, serving on the Chicago Police Department from 1966-1991 and as 
an Assistant Chief with the Cook County Sheriff's Department from 1991-
1998.
  An avid athlete, Mr. Walsh also found the time to coach various 
sports teams, including the Mt. Greenwood Little League and the Mt. 
Greenwood football program. Mr. Walsh played softball himself in the 
Chicago Police League from 1966 to 1998.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to pay tribute to Mr. Walsh. As 
a valuable and revered public servant, community leader, political 
confidante, and coach, he will be greatly missed.

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