[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17811-17812]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER OF TOM REED

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 24, 2001

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
public service of a

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great friend of mine, Murfreesboro City Attorney Tom Reed. Tom, who has 
worked for our city as an attorney for more than 29 years, is retiring 
at the end of this month.
  Tom began his distinguished career with the city of Murfreesboro soon 
after his graduation from the University of Tennessee School of Law, 
helping guide the Middle Tennessee community through nearly three 
decades of unprecedented growth and prosperity.
  Tom's keen legal mind aided city leaders and officials in their 
effort to make Murfreesboro, my hometown, one of America's most 
desirable places to live. Tom's influence has reached much farther than 
the legal interests of his city, though.
  He has also been instrumental in bolstering the city's economic 
health and development. And he has been actively involved in many 
local, state and national committees, boards and professional 
associations.
  His unflinching dedication and tireless service to the city will be 
sorely missed. I congratulate Tom on his outstanding career and with 
him well in his future endeavors.

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