[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 118 (Friday, June 26, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E578-E579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN MEMORY OF BILL THOMPSON

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 26, 2020

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and legacy of Bill Thompson of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, who 
passed away on June 15, 2020 at the age of 81.
  Mr. Thompson was a pharmacist by profession and a leader in the 
business community. In 1965, he founded Thompson Pharmacy in Juniata, 
PA. In time, Thompson Pharmacy expanded to multiple locations in 
central Pennsylvania. Additionally, Mr. Thompson served as treasurer 
and vice president of Value Drug, a cooperative of independent 
pharmacies in the Altoona area, for nearly 50 years.
  In recognition of his service and dedication, Mr. Thompson was 
honored with a number of awards. In 2004, the School of Pharmacy at the 
University of Pittsburgh presented him their Distinguished Alumni 
Award. He was also the 2014 recipient of the Blair County Chamber of 
Commerce's Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Bill Thompson was an incredible advocate for central Pennsylvania, 
and his work made Blair County a better place. On behalf of the 13th 
District of Pennsylvania, I extend my condolences to Mr. Thompson's 
family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues.

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