[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1220]
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                     TRIBUTE TO THOMAS N. JACOBSON

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2003

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Thomas N. Jacobson, 
who recently won the Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award for service to our 
community. Mr. Jacobson is an individual of great distinction, and we 
join with family and friends in honoring his remarkable achievements 
and expressing pride in this recognition that has been afforded to him.
  Thomas is a remarkable individual who has devoted his life to helping 
people throughout his community. His kindness and passionate spirit 
render him a vital resource to his congregation and beloved community 
member.
  For the past 25 years, Thomas has dedicated himself to the 
Congregation Emanu El, serving as Commission Chair, Legal Counsel, 
member of the Board of Managers of the Home of Eternity Cemetery, 
Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and President. In these 
capacities, he has been an integral contributor to the management and 
administration of Congregational affairs, as well as a participant in 
raising crucial funds for the Congregation.
  In addition to these contributions, Thomas has been a partner in the 
firm of Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden, receiving the highest possible 
evaluation of his profession for integrity and performance, and has 
taken a proactive approach to leadership in the community.
  Through his participation in countless activities and committees, 
Thomas has exhibited kindness, love, humility, and a deep resolve to 
ameliorate all aspects of community life, so it is only appropriate 
that he receive Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award.
  I join today with his wife, Lorie, and his daughters, Jolene and 
Gretchen, in their joy at this wonderful honor he has received. He is a 
symbol of all that is good in his profession and an inspiration to his 
community.
  And so, Mr. Speaker, we salute Thomas N. Jacobson. We express 
admiration he has received this wonderful and well-deserved honor and 
hope that others may recognize his good works in the community.

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