[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 25 (Monday, February 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         IN HONOR OF LIZ THOMAS

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 13, 2017

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Liz Thomas, a smart 
and savvy businessperson, a wonderful friend and someone who always 
supports organizations and causes near and dear to her heart.
  On Saturday, February 11, 2017, Liz's friends, family and colleagues 
will gather together to celebrate at the Hearts of Gold Samaritan Gala 
and to honor her as she receives the Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice 
Circle of Excellence Award.
  Ms. Thomas began her communications career in the press office of New 
Jersey Governor Thomas Kean. Then, she moved on to serve as Deputy 
Director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism. In 1989, she 
opened her first public relations firm and she has been working hard in 
that field ever since.
  In her professional capacity as co-founder and CEO of Thomas/Boyd, 
Ms. Thomas is frequently called upon to use her extensive knowledge of 
communications, government relations and event management to ensure 
that businesses, non-profit organizations, professional societies and 
service companies have successful events and communication campaigns 
throughout the area.
  Ms. Thomas has received numerous honors and recognitions throughout 
her professional career. She was named a Person to Watch by SJ Magazine 
and was a member of NJBiz's inaugural class of Best 50 Women in 
Business.
  In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Thomas is proud 
to lend her name, time and talents to a variety of organizations 
throughout the area and is the Vice Chair of New Jersey Public Media, 
the Chair of the Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice's Board of Trustees, 
and Vice Chair of the New Jersey Governor's Women's Conference. She is 
also a member of many great organizations, such as the Salvation Army 
Kroc Community Center Capital Campaign and the New Jersey Employer 
Support of the Guard and Reserve.
  It is all altogether fitting that we congratulate Liz Thomas on 
receiving the Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice Circle of Excellence 
Award and thank her for her contributions to the State of New Jersey 
and the many organizations that she devotes so much of her time and 
talent. Ms. Thomas continues to give back to her community both 
personally and professionally and I wish her continued success in all 
her endeavors.

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