[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19263]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORIAL OF C.P. THOMPSON, JR.

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of C. P. 
Thompson, Jr., who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009. In his 
passing, North Carolina lost one of its most outstanding citizens; a 
man who was instrumental in his community, county, and state.
  A native of Four Oaks, North Carolina and a life-time resident of 
Johnston County, Mr. Thompson was born on August 24, 1941 to Cooper 
Person and Ella Mae Lee Thompson. Known for his passionate support of 
Johnston County, he dedicated his life to public service and his 
community. When he died, he was serving as Johnston County's chief 
building inspector and the Johnston County Democratic Party's First 
Vice Chair. His civic involvement eventually led him to run for county 
commissioner in 2006 and C. P. quickly made himself into one of the 
party's most reliable and committed leaders. He was truly willing to go 
the extra mile, as evidenced by the fact that he continued his work 
even after being diagnosed with lung cancer last summer. Fittingly, one 
of the last tasks he accomplished was this year's American Cancer 
Society's Relay for Life. His smile still continued to come easy in 
spite of the disease that had attacked his body. It is safe to say it 
never touched his spirit.
  Madam Speaker, C. P. Thompson, Jr. had a commitment to excellence in 
everything he did. He was a father, grandfather and husband who 
dedicated his life to public service. He was a great North Carolinian 
and it is fitting that we honor him and his family today.

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