[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 15 (Thursday, January 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E90]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THOMAS LOYD AND JANE PANSING BROWN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 24, 2019

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Thomas Loyd and Jane Pansing Brown on earning the Northlanders of the 
Year Award from the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce.
   Tom and Jane have been exemplary and historic community members for 
the Kansas City Northland and their achievements cannot be overstated. 
Tom has not only served as a Clay County Commissioner and Chairman of 
the Missouri Lottery Commission, but also for 30 years at Saint Luke's 
North Hospital, most recently as Chairman of the Board. Tom has also 
served on boards for the Mid-America Regional Council, Tri-County 
Mental Health, and Synergy Services, among others, while also 
advocating for the Northland within Congress as a member of my staff 
for the past 13 years.
   Jane has also left her mark on the Northland community. As a young 
attorney, Jane was barred from the courtroom due to her pregnancy. By 
the time Jane was pregnant with their third child, Jane was serving as 
the first female judge in Clay County history. She served on the North 
Kansas City School Board, an organization she remains involved with, 
but most notably has served as an assistant United States Attorney 
since 2002. Her work for the Department of Justice includes a year as 
the Assistant Program Director at the National Advocacy Center, 
responsible for planning the continuing legal education classes for all 
13,000 federal prosecutors and Department of Justice staff.
   Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me, their three children, 
four grandchildren, and many friends and colleagues in commending 
Thomas Loyd and Jane Pansing Brown for their accomplishments and for 
their efforts put forth in bettering the Northland.

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