[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 205 (Friday, December 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF TOM CASPERSON

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 4, 2020

   Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the life of 
Tom Casperson, who passed away recently after a lifetime of service to 
his fellow Michiganders. Through his extreme dedication to public 
service, Tom became an indispensable part of the Upper Peninsula and 
the entire state of Michigan.
   Tom was born on January 20, 1959. A native Yooper, Tom was born in 
Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1977. Prior to 
being elected to the state legislature, Tom worked for 27 years in his 
family's log trucking business, including 12 years as its owner and 
operator. However, a 1998 logging truck accident sparked a drive in Tom 
for larger public service. He would go on to be elected to the Michigan 
House of Representatives in 2002. In his six years in the Michigan 
House and eight years in the Senate, Tom was a strong and universally 
respected voice for the U.P.--confronting challenging issues head-on 
and working across the aisle for the benefit of his constituents. He 
authored many pieces of legislation that became law, and his unwavering 
commitment to his ideals and the people of Michigan were 
unquestionable.
   Tom passed away on November 29, 2020. He is missed dearly by his 
family and friends, and his legacy will undoubtedly live on for 
generations to come. Tom's tireless devotion to the public good touched 
the lives of countless Michiganders, and the impact of his work cannot 
be overstated.
   Madam Speaker, on behalf of Michigan's First Congressional District, 
I ask you to join me in honoring the life of Tom Casperson His legacy 
will forever live on in his family and through the many lives he 
bettered through his service.

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