[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 4, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
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                HONORING THE LIFE OF MS. DOROTHY THOMAS

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 2008

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Ms. Dorothy Thomas, a remarkable Michigan citizen, upon her 100th 
birthday on May 27, 2008.
  Ms. Thomas was born on May 25, 1908, in Detroit, Michigan. Dorothy 
grew up surrounded by an affectionate and giving family. Dorothy 
attended Craft Grade School and Condon Junior High. While attending 
Western High School, Ms. Thomas completed a business course, which 
included shorthand and led to her first job after graduation as a 
stenographer with Ford Motor Truck Company.
  Ms. Thomas has been alone since age 58 after her husband passed away 
in 1966, and both children passed away at an early age. Dorothy 
continued to press on in spite of her loneliness. She worked as a Kelly 
girl, was a secretary at Art Center Hospital, and retired at age 67 
from working in a business office at Mercy College. Ms. Thomas has 
filled her life with personal interests such as playing the piano, 
spending time with family, and her new pastime favorites: crafts and 
bingo. Dorothy has also been a devoted member of the church and 
continues to attend regularly. Dorothy's two nephews, two nieces, 12 
great nephews and nieces, five great-great nephews, and five great-
great nieces, all look to Dorothy for strength and inspiration as she 
reaches this amazing milestone.
  Madam Speaker, for 100 years Ms. Dorothy Thomas has graced the world 
with her kindness, hard work, and spirit. Ms. Thomas's claim to a long 
life is a wonderful upbringing, athletics, strength under tragedy, and 
her dedication to work and church. Today, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Ms. Dorothy Thomas upon reaching her 100th 
birthday on May 27, 2008, and for being an upstanding citizen to her 
community and country.

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