[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 187 (Friday, December 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING COUNTY COMMISSIONER GREG TOMPKINS

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2022

  Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my 
dear friend, Walla Walla County Commissioner Greg Tompkins. On December 
31, 2022, Mr. Tompkins will retire from public service, marking the end 
of a long, impactful career devoted to the people and community of 
Walla Walla County.
  Greg has long-been an inspiring leader whom I have had the honor to 
work with for many years. He first earned the people's trust when he 
was elected to serve as a county commissioner in January 2003. From day 
one, Greg worked hard to deliver results for the people who call Walla 
Walla County home, which earned him the support to serve two more terms 
before retiring--for the first time--in 2014.
  Just four short years later, Greg answered the call to serve--again--
following the unexpected passing of his friend and colleague on the 
county commission, Jim Duncan. He served the remainder of this term as 
passionately as he did his first three, before seeking re-election to a 
final term that will come to a close at the end of this year.
  Madam Speaker, I have met few people more dedicated to serving Walla 
Walla County and Eastern Washington than Greg Tompkins. For 16 years, 
he proved himself to be someone our community could count on. His work 
on numerous local and state government committees have yielded 
incredible results on issues related to housing, emergency services, 
behavioral health, and many other important challenges residents face. 
Greg is the embodiment of a public servant whose mission was to leave a 
lasting impression on the world--a mission our community would proudly 
say he accomplished.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Greg Tompkins for his many 
years of service to the government and people of Walla Walla County. 
Together, let us celebrate his faithful service to Eastern Washington 
and the United States of America by congratulating him on his well-
earned retirement.

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