[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 74 (Monday, May 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E991-E992]
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                      HONORING MR. DWIGHT THOMPSON

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2003

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Bonsall, 
CA, community leader Dwight Thompson who passed away on May 13 at the 
age of 57 after a battle with cancer. He will be missed.
  Thomas Jefferson once wrote, ``Give to every citizen, personally, a 
part in the administration of the public affairs.''
  Dwight, however, wasn't one to wait for someone to give him a role in 
public affairs. In

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the arena of public service and civic involvement he had a virtue that 
is, unfortunately, too rare: initiative.
  A teacher who retired early and moved to Bonsall 14 years ago, Dwight 
served on the Bonsall School Board from 1990 to 2002. He also took on 
active roles with the Fallbrook Healthcare District Board and the 
Bonsall Chamber of Commerce.
  Last September Dwight organized a picnic in honor of local 
firefighters, rescue workers, and law enforcement personnel which I 
attended. This event was one of the many ways that Dwight would say 
thank you to his neighbors and strengthen community pride in Bonsall.
  My fondest memories of Dwight were observing his enthusiasm and 
optimistic approach to challenges. When we agreed on a community need, 
no one worked harder than Dwight to do what was needed. On the 
occasions when we disagreed, he always took a constructive approach to 
find common ground and, above all, the best solution for the community.
  Dwight Thompson is survived by his wife Beverly, four children, and 
four grandchildren. My prayers are with them.
  Dwight Thompson's legacy in Bonsall and the lives he touched with his 
generosity, public service, and care for others lives on in the 
community he helped build and the hearts of those who knew him. A model 
citizen and loyal friend, Dwight used his freedom as an American to 
participate in the administration of public affairs simply because he 
had a gift to share and a genuine concern for others.

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