[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 207 (Friday, December 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING WILLIE JAMES THOMAS SR.'S 103RD BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. CORI BUSH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 15, 2023

  Ms. BUSH. Mr. Speaker, St. Louis and I rise to wish a happy 103rd 
birthday to Willie James Thomas Sr. On behalf of Missouri's First 
District, we are thankful for everything he is and everything he has 
done to provide for his family, neighbors, coworkers, and friends.
  One hundred and three is a remarkable milestone and worthy of great 
celebration. Mr. Thomas has seen and lived through segments of history 
that most of us can only rely on through books and education, and from 
being in close community with elders like him. His trials, triumphs, 
and everything in between are a beautiful testament to a remarkable and 
full life.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Thomas has had many blessings. He is the 
beloved father of three, a grandfather of 10, a great-grandfather of 
21, and great-great-great-grandfather of six. As a World War II Army 
Veteran serving in England, France, and Germany, we thank him for his 
dedication to his family and service to our country
  I am so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate his life because it 
is an inspiration to so many of us in St. Louis. I wish Mr. Thomas 
peace and continued joy tending to the best yard in University City 
throughout his 103rd year.
  Happy birthday and bountiful blessings to Mr. Willie James Thomas Sr.

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