[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 152 (Thursday, September 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING HAZEL THOMPSON

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 21, 2017

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a constituent, Hazel 
Thompson, who is celebrating her 100th birthday this month.
  Ms. Thompson has spent her life serving our country and local 
community. Born and raised in Vermont, she has dedicated her life to 
helping and advocating for others. She started her career as a nurse 
and devoted thousands of hours volunteering with the Red Cross where 
she received several awards for her selfless service. In 1972, after 
our area was devastated by flooding from Hurricane Agnes, Ms. Thompson 
once again answered the call and devoted her time to helping her 
community and neighbors in Elmira, New York.
  Ms. Thompson has been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the 
American Legion Post 443 in Elmira, New York for seventy years. She is 
a true patriot and has volunteered at other veterans' organizations. 
Ms. Thompson has been a member of the AARP for decades and has served 
as a Board Member for Chapter 246 and as editor for its Spotlight 
newsletter for years. She has also volunteered with the Girl Scouts, 
Food Bank and at Westminster Presbyterian Church of which she is a 
member.
  Ms. Thompson has been a recipient of several honors and awards in 
recognition of her generous spirit and endless dedication to helping 
others. As the team captain for the AARP's annual Alzheimer's Walk 
team, she was awarded the Grand Champion medal in honor of her 
fundraising. She was awarded the Chemung County Senior Citizen of the 
Year in 1988, and in 2010, Ms. Thompson was awarded the prestigious 
Jefferson Award in recognition for her lifelong commitment to community 
service. She is truly an inspiration to us all.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Hazel Thompson's 100th 
birthday and recognizing her life-long commitment to service.

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