[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 2 (Thursday, January 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E31]
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                A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS S. ``TOMMY'' SAMPSON

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 6, 2011

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
remarkable Kentuckian, Mr. Thomas S. ``Tommy'' Sampson, Jr. Over the 
course of his life, Tommy truly exemplified what it meant to help 
others.
  He dedicated his life to public service, serving as coroner, deputy 
sheriff, police chief and ambulance driver. Tommy is most widely known 
for being a pioneer in emergency medicine as the founder and longtime 
director of Shelby County's Emergency Medical Services.
  Throughout all his roles, Tommy was known for his kindness, 
cheerfulness and passion for helping others.
  Tommy was not only dedicated to his community, but also to his 
family, and enjoyed spending time with his wife Beverly, his son Clark 
and daughter-in-law Melinda, and his grandchildren Jimmy, Collin and 
Madison.
  While Kentucky may never again see one of its finest sons, the 
evidence of his legacy will be visible in the countless lives that he 
touched.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Tommy Sampson for his many 
great contributions to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He will forever be 
appreciated and remembered by a grateful community.

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