[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17755]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO THOMAS W.L. KELLEY

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                           HON. CORRINE BROWN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2009

  Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Madam Speaker, this communication is 
forwarded on behalf of the constituents of Congressional District Three 
and myself as we pay tribute to the life of Thomas W.L. Kelley. We are 
all saddened that Thomas is gone so soon but joyful that he has gone to 
be with his Heavenly Father.
  On this occasion, we join with the immediate family and loved ones in 
saying farewell and praising God for his life. Thomas W.L. Kelley's 
tremendous character earned him the respect of his family, friends, and 
classmates at Juniata High School. As you experience this tremendous 
loss, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire 
Kelley Family, especially Thomas' parents, Terry and Angela, and 
Thomas' siblings, Joey and Abbey.
  I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my thoughts and 
prayers to Thomas W.L. Kelley's uncle, Nick Martinelli, who works in my 
Washington, DC office. I know this loss was extremely difficult for 
Nick, so I want him to know that his colleagues in Washington wish him 
the very best in the wake of Thomas W.L. Kelley's untimely passing.
  We are happy to stand with everyone recognizing Thomas W.L. Kelley's 
life on Monday, July 13 at Hoenstine Funeral Home in Lewistown, 
Pennsylvania. There is an emptiness that only those who have lost a 
close relative can understand. May the sympathy of those who care make 
the sorrow of your heart less difficult to bear. Along with all 
residents of Congressional District Three, I extend my best wishes to 
you and your family in these difficult times--and I hope you will never 
hesitate to call on me or my staff if we may be of service in the 
future.

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