[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30874]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO TOMMY THOMPSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to a 
man who has done a great deal for the betterment of the State of 
Colorado. Tommy Thompson is a Sergeant At Arms in the Colorado State 
legislature. At the age of 80, Tommy is the oldest person working in 
Colorado's State Capitol. However, he is also one of the most energetic 
and one of the most beloved. I am proud to call Tommy's contributions 
to the attention of my colleagues and our nation here today.
   Tommy was serving as Vice-Chairman of the Arapahoe County Republican 
party when he was appointed as Sergeant At Arms in 1997. Tommy loves 
his job and comes to work each day with a smile. That smile, and 
Tommy's friendly demeanor, remain with him throughout the day. Tommy 
has many friends throughout the Capitol and he gets along fantastically 
with members from both sides of the aisle. Nearly everyone who has 
worked in the Capitol has fond memories of times spent with Tommy.
   Tommy's contributions to our nation reach far beyond the steps of 
Colorado's state Capitol. In World War II, Tommy answered our country's 
call to duty and served honorably aboard the USS Mount Vernon for over 
three years. Following the war, Tommy went to work for Ford Motor 
Company, and then opened a bicycle repair shop. He is still active in 
the Republican Forum, in addition to his work at the state Capitol. At 
the age of 80, Tommy Thompson has never slowed his pace, and he has no 
plans to do so now.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to Tommy 
Thompson before this body of Congress and our nation. Tommy has 
dedicated many years to assuring that Colorado's government runs 
efficiently. Tommy has touched the lives of many Coloradans, and it is 
my honor to pay tribute to his contributions here today. Thanks for 
your service, Tommy.

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