[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 102 (Friday, June 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E575]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING NORMA THOM

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                         HON. JOSEPH D. MORELLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 13, 2025

  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Caribbean American 
Heritage Month to recognize a trailblazing leader and advocate from 
Rochester, New York: Norma Thom.
  Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Norma brought to the United States a 
deep commitment to culture, education, and service. After arriving in 
Rochester, she transitioned from her role as a schoolteacher to become 
a prominent voice for the Caribbean American community.
  Norma is a founding member of The Rochester West Indian Festival 
Organization, a nonprofit that has celebrated and promoted Caribbean 
heritage in Rochester for over 42 years. Through her leadership, she 
has fostered unity, cultural pride, and greater visibility for 
Caribbean Americans across our region.
  Beyond her community advocacy, Norma also built a distinguished 
professional career. She spent 29 years at Eastman Kodak Company, where 
she worked in the supply chain and logistics department. She retired in 
2003, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in both her workplace and 
her community.
  It is an honor to recognize Norma Thom during Caribbean American 
Heritage Month. Her enduring legacy continues to uplift Rochester and 
inspire future generations.

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