[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1071]
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                    IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOMAS GREGORY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Thomas 
``Tommy'' Gregory, a man who devoted himself to the well-being of his 
family, friends, community and nation.
  Born on October 1, 1949 in Lubbock, Texas, Mr. Gregory dedicated 35 
years of his life to public service with the United States Department 
of Agriculture. He was Director and Head Statistician of the National 
Agricultural Statistics Service Mississippi Field Office for 18 years. 
He developed programs, systems and publications of great use to the 
agricultural community. One of his priorities was to enlist, encourage, 
and mentor new employees to secure the future effectiveness of the 
Agency.
  Mr. Gregory was highly respected in the National Agricultural 
Statistics Service (NASS), and was known for making special efforts 
with colleges in his area to encourage minority students to apply for 
work there. He recently received recognition for being the first white 
man in Mississippi to join the Black Employees of NASS Organization.
  Additionally, Mr. Gregory was an active and courageous supporter of 
reforming our nation's broken monetary system. This year the Board of 
Trustees of the American Monetary Institute bestowed the Courage of 
Conviction Award to him, in honor and lasting memory of his active 
support in promoting monetary reform for the benefit of all Americans. 
He is survived by his wife Lanet, his three children Kelsey, Britny, 
and Garrett, and four grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Tommy Gregory, a man of unwavering faith and vision who had the 
courage to live by his convictions and make a difference. He will be 
remembered for his outstanding and enduring service for the greater 
good.

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