[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 133 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE MEMORY OF THOMAS DOMBROSKI

  (Ms. TLAIB asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. 
Thomas Dombroski, who we lovingly call Tom.
  Tom was a longtime resident of southwest Detroit, who contributed 
actively to several community-based organizations and was especially 
known for his service as a board member of the Southwest Detroit 
Community Benefits Coalition. He was also a very proud member of the 
Teamsters.
  Tom was tough, a big-hearted person whose sense of humor and warmth 
belied his tenacity in the fight to protect his community, which was 
contagious. Tom was a champion of the underdog and advocated for 
justice on behalf of those who needed it most.
  Before he retired, Tom's work with the Teamsters Union prepared him 
for his second act in life as a community advocate for equitable 
development of the Gordie Howe International Bridge crossing.
  He was outspoken in the fight for clean air and good quality of life 
for residents who live in the shadow of the large scale transportation 
infrastructure. I have always known Tom to be generous with his time 
and energy.
  His spirit will be sorely missed by the community he served. Please 
join me as we recognize Thomas Dombroski's many contributions to the 
families of southwest Detroit and beyond as we give honor to his 
memory.

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