[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THOMAS BUILT 
                                 BUSES

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                           HON. ALMA S. ADAMS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 22, 2016

  Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, every school day, around 450,000 school buses 
transport more than 24 million children to and from schools and school-
related activities, making school buses the largest mass transit 
program in the U.S. (National Wildlife Federation).
   I rise today to recognize Perley A. Thomas and his family who have 
aided in the transportation system for many generations.
   Thomas Built Buses started in 1916 in High Point, North Carolina and 
since then, the Thomas children and grandchildren have built a national 
reputation among the school bus business.
   In 2011, Thomas Built Buses became the first, and remains the only, 
school bus manufacturer to achieve Zero-Waste-to-Landfill operations, 
demonstrating its industry leadership as a driving force in facility 
waste management and environmental commitment.
   Today, a decade into the school bus occupation, Thomas Built Buses 
offers school, activity, green, childcare, specialty and commercial 
buses across the nation.
   As the United States Congresswoman for North Carolina's 12th 
Congressional District, I am proud to offer my congratulations for 100 
years of service and best wishes to you. Thank you for making such a 
positive impact in this country and for many years to come.

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