[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOMAS CONRAD

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2001

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Thomas Conrad for his dedicated service to the town of Middletown, 
Michigan.
  Thomas Conrad was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and served his nation 
in the United States Army during both war and peace time. While in the 
Army during World War II, he served in the 5th Army, 10th Division, and 
was awarded the Purple Heart medal.
  Soon after, he moved to Middletown, Michigan and quickly adopted it 
as his hometown. In Middletown, Thomas worked for the township 
Department of Public Works, the Housing Authority, served as a lecturer 
for the Knights of Columbus, and was a member of the Kiwanis Club and 
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179.
  Thomas was an active member of his community but was probably most 
remembered for helping those in need. He was a strong advocate for 
senior citizens and worked hard to see that each senior had access to 
quality healthcare. He was active in the Irish Society and ran the 50/
50 booth at the St. Mary's fair each year.
  In 1984, the Kiwanis Club of Middletown named Thomas Man of the Year, 
and last year he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his 
service during the war.
  Thomas Conrad away passed on February 23 of this year at the age of 
75. He will always be remembered as a good hearted man who was always 
willing to lend a hand to those in need.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying 
tribute to Thomas Conrad for his exemplary service to his community and 
his country.

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