[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 53]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            IN HONOR OF THOMAS WALKER ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 24, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Thomas Walker on 
his 100th birthday, December 16, 1999. He will be celebrating this 
joyous occasion with family and friends on February 20, 2000. By this 
time he will have lived in three centuries.
  Born in 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio, Thomas has dedicated his life to 
working with his hands. He always loved to build and was very talented 
with his hands. As an electrician in IBEW local 38, he touched so many 
of his coworkers' lives. They looked toward him for leadership, advice, 
and friendship for so many years. Thomas also was a dedicated family 
man. His love for his family and friends has helped carry him so far in 
life.
  At 100 years young, Thomas continues to live a fulfilling and happy 
life. He has been a wonderful father of four amazing children, Ruth, 
Dorothy, Thomas Jr., and Dolores. Thomas is loved by his family and the 
many lives in his community that he has touched. My fellow colleagues, 
please join me in wishing a loving husband and father a very happy 
birthday and many more delightful years to come.

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