[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JUDY THOMPSON

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judy Thompson of 
Cooper, Texas, and present her with the Congressional Patriot Award. 
Judy has dedicated herself to faithfully serving our community.
  Born in Paris, Texas, Judy graduated from the Cooper Schools in 1967, 
before graduating from East Texas State University with a double degree 
in French and English in 1970. She felt a calling for teaching and went 
back to school to earn a master's degree in education in 1980. Judy 
spent 41 years as a schoolteacher in the Cooper ISD, where she taught 
English, French, journalism, speech, drama, math, music, art, and 
physical education throughout every grade level. She also spent 38 
years driving the school bus for students of the Cooper ISD. She 
received the Best-all-around student award in 1967 and is proud to have 
directed the State Championship winning Cooper High School One Act Play 
UIL in 1987.
  Judy's commitment to public service and desire to leave a lasting 
positive impact in her community drives her to stay involved today. 
Currently, she serves as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Jim Chapman 
Lake Steering Committee and is encouraged by the vast potential of the 
lake. Judy is very active in the church, playing the piano for worship 
music since she was 16, and serving as the Minister of Music and Choir 
Director for 22 years. Today, she is a proud member of the worship team 
at New Hope Church in Cooper. I commend Judy for her dedicated service 
to the people of our community and wish her continued success for many 
years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Judy with the Patriot Award for her 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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