[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 6, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E10]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING SUMMIT COUNTY COMMISSIONER THOMAS DAVIDSON ON HIS 
                               RETIREMENT

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                            HON. JOE NEGUSE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 6, 2021

  Mr. NEGUSE. Madam Speaker, today I seek to highlight the career of an 
exemplary public servant from Colorado's Second Congressional District. 
For fourteen years, Summit County Commissioner Thomas Davidson 
tirelessly devoted himself to the betterment of his community.
  Thomas has never strayed during his public service from his 
commitment to health, safety, and equity. As the Chairman of the 
Combined Housing Authority, he advocated for affordable housing for 
all. He spent 13 years on the board of Early Childhood Options which 
started the County's Head Start program--providing critical resources 
to low-income families in this mountain county. In 2013, he was 
appointed by the Governor of Colorado to the State's Early Childhood 
Leadership Commission, and in 2015, was called on by the Governor once 
more to serve on the State Board of Human Services--a testament to his 
leadership and tenacity.
  As Summit County's first openly gay County Commissioner and a vocal 
advocate for LGBTQ rights, Commissioner Davidson has broken barriers 
for the next generations and set an excellent example for his 
community. I am so proud to represent such a dedicated public servant 
and member of his community.
  I am grateful for all the work Commissioner Davidson has done as a 
Summit County Commissioner and am glad that he will continue his 
involvement in his community even after his time as a County 
Commissioner is over. I wish him a restful and well-deserved retirement 
from public service.

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