[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20835]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  IN HONOR OF TOM TOSH OF COMO, TEXAS

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 4, 2000

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, today, I wish to honor Tom Tosh of Como, 
Texas. Tom was recently recognized as Texas' Outstanding Older Worker 
by Green Thumb, America's oldest non-profit provider of senior 
employment and training. At age sixty-seven, when most people have 
retired, or are at least considering retirement, Tom went back to work 
at Custom Shutters Inc. It has now been sixteen years, and Tom Tosh, at 
age eighty-two, continues to work 40-hour weeks in his position as a 
speciality craftsman.
  Tom truly exemplifies the positive work ethic, experience, loyalty 
and dependability so important to our society today. According to his 
personnel manager, Tom is an inspiration because of his untiring 
dedication to his craft and his company. He is creative, patient, wise, 
kind, and honest. His knowledge and work ethnic motivates workers less 
than half his age, who, at this rate, will probably end up retiring 
before he does!
  Tom is a navy veteran; he served our country in World War II. In 
addition to working full-time, Tom volunteers for the American Cancer 
Society, is a member of his local Veterans of Foreign Wars, swims, 
sails, and makes jewelry, All this, and he still finds time to dedicate 
to his wife of 61 years and two children. He is a shinning example of 
America at any age, and truly exemplifies that ability is ageless.
  I am proud of work that Green Thumb and other organizations do to 
strengthen our families, communities, and the Nation. The 
opportunities, and wisdom that older workers such as Tom Tosh can 
provide for us are immeasurable. I salute him today.

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