[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E725-E726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             DR. JOHN THUSS

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 2016

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. John Thuss of 
Caldwell County, North Carolina. On behalf of the people of Western 
North Carolina, I would like to thank Dr. Thuss for his dedication to 
the residents of

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Caldwell County and congratulate him on his retirement after so many 
years of service.
  Over his 16 years of service as a Caldwell County Commissioner, Dr. 
Thuss presided over several critical projects vital to the economic, 
educational, and conservation interests of the people of Caldwell 
County. He was instrumental in the designation and preservation of 
Wilson Creek as a Wild and Scenic River and has demonstrated his 
commitment to expanding educational opportunities through his work 
establishing the Caldwell Early College High School and Caldwell Career 
Center Middle College. Dr. Thuss' concern for public education is 
further evidenced by his support for West Caldwell High School 
athletics and Communities in Schools, the nation's largest and most 
effective dropout prevention program. During his time on the Board of 
Directors of the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Thuss has 
been a vocal supporter of local businesses and economic development 
throughout Caldwell County. He is a former member of the North Carolina 
Board of Health and a former member of the Human Resource Committee of 
the National Association of County Officials. After a year of service 
as an at-large member of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina 
Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), Dr. Thuss was honored as 
the NCACC's Outstanding Commissioner of the Year.
  Dr. John Thuss is a model public servant whose work for his community 
has earned him respect and gratitude across Western North Carolina. I 
am proud to honor Dr. John Thuss for his long service to Caldwell 
County and sincerely express the gratitude and best wishes of the 
people of North Carolina as he enters retirement.

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