[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 26 (Monday, February 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO GREGORY LEE THOMAS

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california-

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 9, 2009

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I stand here today to honor a loving father, 
supportive husband, caring brother and cherished son, Gregory Lee 
Thomas.
  Born in Fontana, California, Gregory moved with his family to San 
Bernardino where he grew up to become a valuable member of the 
community. Having always held an interest and fascination with cars, 
working on them in his spare time, he eventually became a Service 
Advisor for Toyota and resided with his family in Redlands. However, it 
was the compassion and love for his family that really made Gregory 
shine. This is what made him the dedicated and devoted husband and 
father that will always remain in our hearts.
  Gregory is survived by Angela Thomas, his wife of 15 years, and his 
two children, Alexia and Michael. He will be sorely missed by his 
father, Bill, step-mother, Jaennie, brother, Jeff, and sister, Danette 
as well as all of Gregory's combined nieces and nephews.
  As a friend of Gregory's father, Bill, I would like to express my 
greatest sympathies for his family's loss. Gregory was extremely loved 
and will truly be missed. Let us take a moment to remember this great 
man, a positive role model to us all. The thoughts and prayers of my 
wife Barbara, my family and I are with Bill and his family at this 
time.
  God bless Gregory Lee Thomas for love of country and mankind.

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