[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E710-E711]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT THOMAS McCALL

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Thomas McCall 
of Frisco, Texas and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. 
He has served and uplifted our community through his leadership and 
dedication.
  Tom was born and raised in Yonkers, NY. Due to life hardships, he was 
quickly educated in the meaning of mortgage payment and food on the 
table. He attended Manhattan College, graduating in 1972 with a BSBA in 
Accounting and his CPA designation, which led to the beginning of a 
long and prosperous career in which he earned a reputation as a 
determined account executive. Over 30 plus years of work, Tom had 
multiple assignments but only 3 employers. He launched his own 
business. McCall Asset Management, in 1998 in Frisco, TX and it is 
still going strong. Tom met his wife, Karen, during college and they 
married in 1975. They raised 2 kids and have 2 wonderful grandchildren.
  Throughout his career, Tom has been present in his community through 
his charitable giving of time, talent and treasure as seen in his 
involvement with Boy Scouts of America, Leadership Council, St. 
Baldrick's Children's Cancer Research, Hope for Vision, and Serving HIM 
(Healthcare International Ministries). A devoted man of faith, Tom 
attends Holy Cross Catholic Church The Colony with his wife, Karen, 
where he serves as Volunteer Finance Chair. on the Pastoral Council

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and as an Educator. Since 1985 he has been actively involved with 
Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, and is a past Trustee. He lives the 
Catholic Christian life of servitude. I am proud of Tom's lifelong 
contributions to our community, and I wish him continued success for 
many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Tom with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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