[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 64 (Tuesday, May 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E730]
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                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF MRS. GINA THOMPSON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Mrs. Gina 
Thompson, a supporter and leading voice for environmental, social and 
political improvement.
  Gina was born on January 28, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. She was 
raised by her mother, Greta and stepfather, William Dooling. Gina 
attended Santa Monica College and soon after married Ed Angell. They 
had a son, Christopher.
  Several years later, Gina remarried her husband of 55 years, John 
Thompson. While the family of three was living in Malibu, Gina was 
diagnosed with breast cancer. She vowed that if she overcame the 
disease, she would devote her life to helping others. This is when 
Gina's career in philanthropy blossomed.
  Beginning as a volunteer, Gina was ultimately appointed the executive 
director of the Center for the Healing Arts in Los Angeles. She 
eventually went on to the same position with The Hermes Project before 
to Nicasio, California. She continued her work with non-profit 
organizations as the executive director for the Dharma Foundation.
  Gina was also extremely involved in politics, and served as a 
fundraiser and organizer for both my own and President Obama's 
campaigns. Spirituality was another aspect that was important in Gina's 
life. She was a fundraiser for Spirit Rock Meditation Center and 
assisted master Mingtogn Gu in bringing the Wisdom Healing Qigong 
Center to Petaluma.
  I offer my condolences to her husband, John Thompson and son, 
Christopher Angell.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the life of 
Mrs. Gina Thompson.

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