[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21649]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                TOM ROSS

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise today to recognize the outstanding service of Tom G. Ross on the 
occasion of his retirement after more than 40 years of serving and 
protecting others in law enforcement.
  Tom began his career in July of 1967 and faithfully served as a law 
enforcement officer for more than forty years, including twenty-eight 
years in the City of Long Beach, California and more than 12 years in 
the City of Smithville, Missouri. Over the years, Tom has received 
special recognition from his command staff due to his strong personal 
qualities, professional skills and his willingness to put his country 
and fellow citizens before himself.
  Tom has earned the gratitude and respect of his fellow officers and 
fellow citizens of Smithville, Missouri. His life's dedication and hard 
work should serve as an example to the rest of us on how we can better 
serve each other and our great nation.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in commending Tom 
Ross for his dedicated service to ensuring the safety of the people of 
Smithville, Missouri. I know Tom's colleagues, family and friends join 
with me in thanking him for his commitment to others and wishing him 
happiness and good health in his retirement.

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