[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 58 (Thursday, March 30, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1085]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO FRANK THOMAS

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Frank 
Thomas who is retiring as vice president and assistant to the chairman 
at Stephens, Inc., after a long and dedicated career advocating on 
behalf of Arkansas. In his 27 years at Stephens, Inc., he was 
responsible for a number of duties, including outreach to elected 
officials as leader of the government affairs office, but his service 
and impact on Arkansas started long before.
  Frank first pursued a career in journalism while attending the 
University of Arkansas. He served as the student station manager of 
KUAF before assuming the role of news director. He went on to work as a 
reporter at television and radio stations in Michigan and New York. He 
was called to continue serving Arkansans as an adviser to U.S. Senator 
David where he served in a number of capacities, including as the 
Senator's chief of staff.
  In 2019, Frank was inducted into the University of Arkansas's Lemke 
Alumni Society's Hall of Honor in recognition of graduates who have 
enjoyed distinguished careers in journalism, brought honor and 
integrity to their respective communities and contributed to the growth 
of the school. Frank's expansive career has given him valuable 
experience and a wealth of knowledge that he was kind enough to share 
with Arkansas interns interested in serving The Natural State through 
my office's summer internship speaker series. Throughout his life, he 
has represented the very best of a public servant.
  I am grateful for the friendship we have built and for his advice. I 
wish Frank and wife Sylvia much happiness as he begins a well-deserved 
retirement. I am confident their family, son John, daughter Lauren, and 
granddaughter Finley are excited for this next chapter.

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