[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1338]
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 IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF THOMAS LEWIS ``TOMMY'' THOMPSON, 
                                  JR.

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Chief Thomas 
Lewis ``Tommy'' Thompson, Jr. on his retirement from public service 
with the Jacksonville Police Department.
  Tommy began his career as a law enforcement officer with the 
Jacksonville Police Department under the command of Chief J. Ross 
Tipton in October 1971. In July of 1974, he earned his first promotion 
to Sergeant later rising to rank of Lieutenant in April of 1977.
  In June of 1988, Tommy was appointed as Chief of Police at 
Jacksonville Police Department and has served in that role ever since.
  Tommy is married to Diane and has two sons: Thomas L. Thompson, III 
and David R. Thompson. He has also been blessed with two grandchildren: 
Dylan Thompson and Baylee Thompson.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Chief Thompson and 
thanking him for his steadfast service to the City of Jacksonville.

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