[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 377]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF THOMAS J. CLEAR, JR.

 Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise today to join the people 
of Albuquerque, NM, in mourning the loss of Thomas J. Clear, Jr. He 
helped to establish a better way of life for his family and the people 
of New Mexico. He was a friend to all.
  Respected throughout the State, Thomas was known for his friendship 
and dedication to the things that he loved, his friends and family. He 
first came to New Mexico as a student at the University of New Mexico 
where Thomas dedicated his studies to education, but also where he met 
the love of his life and future wife of 50 years, Iris. After he 
completed law school, Thomas and Iris again returned to New Mexico in 
order to begin what would be a long and dedicated legal career serving 
the people of New Mexico.
  Friends say that Thomas was able to serve New Mexicans so well 
because he truly cared about their best interests, and he served to 
protect those interests. He will be remembered for more than just his 
legal and adversarial roles by the people of New Mexico, he will be 
known for the love and friendship he provided to all of those who he 
came in contact with.
  Thomas died last week surrounded by family and friends, much the same 
way as he spent his life. He was devoted to the interests of his family 
and the people of New Mexico. Mr. President, I share the grief of the 
friends and family of Thomas and my heartfelt condolences go out to 
them.

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