[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 127 (Friday, October 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOMAS MADDALONE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to 
mourn the passing of Thomas Maddalone from my home state of Colorado. 
Thomas, recently passed away at the age of eighty after a sudden heart 
attack. He was known for his great sense of humor, incredible wit and a 
personable nature that impressed everyone that he encountered. As his 
family and friends mourn this loss, I believe it is appropriate to 
remember Thomas and pay tribute to him for his contributions to the 
state of Colorado.
  Thomas lived most of his life in Aspen, Colorado where he graduated 
from Aspen High School and went on to work for Mountain Utilities at 
the local hydroelectric plant. He was a devoted patriot who served his 
country valiantly in World War II with the U.S. Army specializing in 
the electronics on bomber planes such as the B-24 Liberators. After the 
war Thomas came back to Aspen and worked both as a lineman for the 
local electrical system and a firefighter for the Aspen Fire Protection 
District. He has spent the last ten years living in Grand Junction and 
was an active member of the both the Elks and Eagles clubs and the 
American Legion. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gwendolyn 
Raider, second wife, Ailene Grunberg, and his daughter Judith. He is 
remembered by the love of his son Anthony, brother Jess, sisters, Angie 
and Ida, grandsons, Ronald, Thomas, and David, and his great 
grandchildren Brett, Mathew, and Nikki.
  Mr. Speaker, we are all terribly saddened by the loss of Thomas 
Maddalone, though take comfort in the knowledge that our grief is 
overshadowed only by the legacy of dedication that Thomas has left with 
us. I am honored to pay tribute to such a devoted public servant, one 
who has so effectively served the state of Colorado. I know that many 
throughout our state who had the chance to benefit from his experience 
and dedication will miss Thomas Maddalone. My thoughts and prayers go 
out to his family during this time of bereavement.

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