[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING MAYOR JAMES THOMAS, JR.

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize former 
mayor of Hinesville, James Thomas, Jr., for his exceptional job as 
mayor as well as his endless support for our nation's military.
  Elected mayor in 2007, Mr. Thomas has dedicated his life to public 
service. With a graduate degree in Business Management from Central 
Michigan University and a graduate degree in Public Administration from 
Georgia Southern University, he has served the city of Hinesville and 
Liberty County for nearly 30 years.
  Prior to being elected mayor, Mr. Thomas was a military officer and a 
Department of Defense civil servant where he worked as a liaison 
between Fort Stewart, Liberty County, and the City of Hinesville. In 
addition, he used his skills as a trained Engineering Project Manager 
to oversee the construction of ``Warriors Walk,'' a memorial to fallen 
soldiers and civilians at Fort Stewart.
  Mayor Thomas has also contributed to the prosperity of Hinesville and 
Liberty County through his numerous public service positions. He was 
Chairman of the Liberty County Planning Commission, member of the 
Liberty County Hospital Authority, Hinesville Architectural Review 
Board, and the Hinesville Military Affairs Committee.
  His remarkable dedication and leadership to Hinesville will truly be 
missed.

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