[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 34 (Friday, February 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
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                     HONORING THOMAS H. WARREN, SR.

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                           HON. BRAD ASHFORD

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 27, 2015

  Mr. ASHFORD. Mr. Speaker, as we close out Black History Month, I want 
to recognize a leader in my community in Nebraska, Thomas H. Warren, 
Sr., the President and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska. Prior to 
assuming his leadership role at ULN, Mr. Warren served for 24 years 
with the Omaha Police Department, serving 4 years as the Chief of 
Police--the first African American to assume this position. Mr. Warren 
transformed the struggling Urban League of Nebraska into an 
organization serving the public's interest and advocating for social 
justice. Today, ULN provides programs in youth development, employment 
services and violence prevention--services that were not previously 
offered in our community. Thomas Warren's record of public service is 
extensive, but it is safe to say that Omaha would not be the same 
without him. He has been recognized on both the local and national 
level for his dedication to our community, and it is with great honor 
that I recognize him here on the House floor. On behalf of our 
community, I want to say thank you to Mr. Thomas Warren, Sr.

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