[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING THOMAS HUGH SEYMOUR

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today in tribute to the late 
Thomas Hugh Seymour for his service to the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.
  Mr. Seymour's illustrious career spanned two decades as the OCWR Fire 
Protection Engineer and Safety and Health consulting expert. His 
journey was marked by the highest levels of dedication, expertise, and 
passion for workplace safety, and his work has helped to save lives. 
Prior to his role at OCWR, Mr. Seymour had a distinguished career at 
OSHA, where he ascended to the position of Deputy Director for the 
Directorate of Safety Standards Programs. During his tenure at OSHA, 
Mr. Seymour played an instrumental role in shaping and drafting 
critical safety standards that have since become integral to 
safeguarding workplaces nationwide. He was an advocate for safer 
working conditions and a guardian of fire safety. This year, Mr. 
Seymour received a posthumous Safety Advocate Award from the Office of 
Congressional Workplace Rights and National Safety Council.
  I offer my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Seymour's family for his 
service and also recognize all the distinguished recipients of the 
Office of Congressional Workplace Rights' 2023 Safety Recognition 
Awards. May their dedication continue to guide us as we strive to 
create workplaces that are safe and accessible.

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