[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 132 (Thursday, September 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1565]
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                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF JOHN THOMAS WEEMES

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                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of John 
Thomas Weemes, a man who was an active member of the Los Angeles 
community. Mr. Weemes was born April 2, 1925 in Los Angeles, California 
to Annie Wardell Brown and Albert Thomas Weemes. Affectionately known 
as ``Johnny,'' he was the fifth of six children. John was educated in 
the Los Angeles Unified School District and attended 20th Street 
Elementary School, Lafayette Junior High School, and graduated from 
Thomas Jefferson High School in 1943. That same year, John was drafted 
into the United States Army and served our country proudly from 1943-
1946 during World War II. After his tour of duty, John enrolled in 
California State College and earned his Bachelor and Master of Arts 
degrees. Throughout his career, John worked as an elementary school 
teacher, pupil service and attendance counselor, and administrator. He 
was also a member of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles. 
After retiring in 1987, John continued to work part-time for the 
District.
  John was baptized and engaged in fellowship at Ward A.M.E. church in 
Los Angeles, California. On July 8, 1951, John was united in holy 
matrimony with Lenicia Boggs, who preceded him in death. To this union, 
Stephen John Weemes was born. On July 31, 1981, John united in holy 
matrimony to Toni Anthony Brown, thanks to the late Clayton Moore for 
playing Cupid.
  John was a kind, generous, loving, warmhearted, and cordial 
gentleman. With his outgoing and infectious personality, John knew no 
strangers. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and 
colleagues. Some of his favorite leisure activities were golfing, 
reading, and watching all sports on television. John also loved to 
travel, and cruising was his and Toni's favorite mode of 
transportation. John took pleasure in walking and playing with his 
beloved dogs; first ``Princess Lui,'' and currently ``Lexie,'' a.k.a. 
``Pooh.''
  John Thomas Weemes passed away on August 31, 2011. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, siblings Emma Bess, Annie, Albert, and Carrie. He 
leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Toni A. Weemes (Ruby), 
son Stephen John Weemes, daughter-in-law Sheyrl Nickles-Weemes, sister 
Evelyne Brown, Lexie, and a host of relatives and friends.
  I ask all members to join me in a moment of silence to honor the 
memory of the late John Thomas Weemes.

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