[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 30 (Thursday, March 4, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MILDRED THOMPSON

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                           HON. JEAN SCHMIDT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2010

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Mildred Thompson, long-time Clerk of Courts for Scioto County. Sadly, 
Mildred passed away on February 28th. She was a life-long resident of 
Southern Ohio, and graduated from Minford High School. She married 
Judge Lowell Thompson. Mildred is survived by two daughters, two 
grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
  First elected in November of 1968, Mildred Thompson continuously 
served the citizens of Scioto County as their Clerk of Courts until she 
retired in September of 2008. During her nearly 40 years as Clerk--
Mildred was known for her tireless dedication to the citizens of Scioto 
County. She served on the boards of many state and local community 
organizations and, along with her husband, was a positive influence on 
the lives of many local children through her service as a 4-H advisor.
  Mildred was loved and respected by those she came in contact with as 
Clerk of Courts for her hard work and the kind way she treated everyone 
she met. Outside of work, Mildred was known for her countless volunteer 
efforts. One of her favorite places to volunteer was the Southern Ohio 
Medical Center. Each year the Friends of Southern Ohio Medical Center 
present the Mildred E. Thompson Scholarship to a high-school senior 
from Scioto County who has placed service above self.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Mildred Thompson, who 
led a life dedicated to public service. Mildred has forever left an 
imprint on her community. God bless Mildred and may she rest in eternal 
peace.

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