[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 135 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E849-E850]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THOMAS SMITH OF BUFFALO, NY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 2022

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to Thomas ``Tom'' Smith. a committed public servant, devoted husband 
and father, and a trusted friend and advisor to so many in government 
and politics in his hometown of Buffalo, NY, who passed away last week.
  A key advisor in the administration of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Tom 
was known widely for his keen insight, his commitment to public 
service, his loyalty, and his kindness and decency. Through his long 
and distinguished career, Tom developed a deep and impressive 
understanding of all facets of municipal administration which he 
employed to benefit of all of the residents of the city of Buffalo. He 
will be dearly missed.
  Tom Smith is survived by his beloved wife of 12 years, Jessica 
Maglietto Smith, his sons Jack and Drew, his parents Dennis and Shirley 
Smith; and his brothers Dennis and Doug.

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We join them in mourning this terrible loss, and recalling his loyalty, 
his kindness and his fundamental goodness.
  I count myself lucky, as so many do, to have known Tom and to have 
benefited from his expertise and sound judgement. Through sharing his 
gifts of time and talent, he made his city a better place, and untold 
future generations will be the beneficiaries of his efforts. Tom's good 
work touched every corner of his native City.
  Madam Speaker, Tom Smith was a great man; he was an exemplary father, 
husband, son and brother to his family, and a loyal friend to so many 
and talented and dedicated public servant for the benefit of all 
Buffalonians. Those of us who were privileged to have known him are 
better for it.

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