[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE 74TH BIRTHDAY OF ERIC L. THOMPSON, SR.

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                        HON. JONATHAN L. JACKSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2025

  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
74th birthday of Eric L. Thompson, Sr. Born on April 3, 1951 in 
Chicago, Illinois, Eric has been a lifelong resident of Chicago and a 
beloved member of our community.
  As a young man, Eric was inspired by the civil rights advocacy of his 
parents, who frequently worked with my father, Reverend Jesse L. 
Jackson, Sr. to advance civil rights through Operation Rainbow PUSH.
  Eric attended Augustana College and later went on to start his own 
businesses, T&T Food Service, and Eridor Food Service, Inc., named in 
honor of his sons, Eric and Dorian. Through his hard work and keen 
business skills, Eric has grown his businesses into the preeminent food 
service providers in the Chicago area.
  In addition to being an accomplished businessman, Eric is also known 
for his friendly spirit and kindness. To know Eric is to know a friend. 
As Eric looks back on 74 wonderful years, I hope he is able to rest on 
his laurels and enjoy celebrating his accomplishments with his family 
and friends. I wish him many more years of good health.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating this 
momentous occasion.

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