[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 191 (Monday, November 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1008]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THADDEUS W. GAY, SR.

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 9, 2020

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Thaddeus W. Gay, Sr., a true American hero and inspiration to many 
throughout North Carolina's Eighth Congressional District.
  Mr. Gay was born on June 27, 1922 and after graduating from West 
Southern Pines ``Rosenwald'' School, he attended North Carolina A&T 
State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army during the height of 
World War II. A decorated military servant, Mr. Gay served our great 
nation in New Guinea and the South Pacific and received the Asiatic 
Pacific Service Medal with a bronze service star, Good Conduct Medal, 
and World War II Victory Medal.
  Mr. Gay represents the best our nation has to offer and served with 
honor and distinction until 1944. Following the war, he found success 
running various small businesses and even sought patents for several of 
his inventions. Mr. Gay's service to our community extended far beyond 
his military service and entrepreneurial success. He was a tireless 
advocate on behalf of the West Southern Pines Civic Club, the Rufus L. 
McLaughlin American Legion Post No. 177, the Southern Pines Land and 
Housing Trust, and the NAACP.
  Mr. Gay passed away on October 20, 2020 and left behind a legacy of 
extraordinary accomplishment. My thoughts and prayers are with his 
family and all who knew and loved him. Mr. Gay will live on in the 
hearts and minds of all who felt his kindness and I join the entire 
community in honoring his extraordinary life.
  Madam SPEAKER, please join me today in honoring the life and legacy 
of Thaddeus W. Gay, Sr.

                          ____________________