[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING JASON G. THOMAS

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2021

  Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Jason G. Thomas for his ten years of service with the 
House's Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Logistics & 
Support. It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that he passed 
away in September 2020 at the young age of forty. Jason was a 
constituent of mine from Maryland's Fifth District.
  Jason began his career with the CAO in January 2015, joining the 
Logistics & Support group responsible for moving furniture and carrying 
out the massive effort every two years of moving offices during the 
Congressional transition. Prior to his time with the CAO, Jason worked 
with District Movers, where he gained a strong understanding of 
logistics and organization, which served him well in his House 
employment.
  Among his many hobbies, Jason had a love of acting, he enjoyed 
mechanics, he was an avid football fan, and he proved a very talented 
drummer. He was a graduate of the Massanutten Military Academy. Jason's 
coworkers and friends remember him for his infectious smile and 
incessant positive attitude. Some of the sentiments they shared after 
he passed away included that: `He was always smiling,' and `What a 
great guy.' Also: `He would always greet you with a smile and a hello 
and was such a light to be around.'
  Prior to his death, Jason was being recognized for his exceptional 
service while confronting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He 
was tasked with helping to assist with the enormous job of processing 
the distribution of thousands of laptops and electronics to House 
Members and staff who were suddenly required to work remotely. The 
Asset Management Department specifically requested Jason by name, not 
only because of his talent but also because of his sunny disposition 
and positive attitude while performing his duties. He was soon to be 
recognized for his contribution to this effort by former Chief 
Administrative Officer Phil Kiko.
  Jason lived in Clinton, Maryland, and is survived by his parents, 
Henry and Idena Thomas, his three sisters--Sonya, Tanya, and Yolanda--
and his three young children, fourteen-year-old Kason, thirteen-year-
old Juatez, and ten-year-old Karen.
  Madam, Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Jason G. 
Thomas for his service and contributions to this House. I want to 
extend my heartfelt condolences to, the Thomas family for their 
tremendous loss. The gifts of Jason's life and his tremendous 
dedication to service, family, and community will always be remembered.

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