[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25043]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THOMAS AND THELMA ZEKOS

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 2009

  Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of my good friends 
the late Thomas and Thelma Zekos of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Mr. and 
Mrs. Zekos inspired those that knew them, dedicating their service to 
the advancement of the local community. In acknowledgement of their 
devotion and commitment to the Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee, 
the annual Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Awards are being dedicated in 
their memory.
  Tom and Thelma were proud to make Shrewsbury their home knowing it 
was an excellent place to raise a family. They wanted the best for 
their children and instilled in them strong values and believed a 
quality education was absolutely essential. Their formula for a bright 
and successful future was to work hard and play by the rules.
  Mr. and Mrs. Zekos were inspiring and impassioned Democrats. They 
believed their family would be best served by supporting candidates who 
espoused Democratic principles. Throughout their 50 years of marriage, 
they worked tirelessly for an array of Democratic candidates. They 
always went the extra mile. I will be forever grateful to them for 
their support and friendship over the years.
  Tom and Thelma Zekos's dedication and commitment to a strong work 
ethic and moral values made an impact on our community. In tribute to 
their outstanding service to the community of Shrewsbury and to the 
Democratic Party, I am proud to honor the memory of Tom and Thelma with 
the dedication of the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Awards to them. I 
know all my colleagues will join me in paying tribute to them both 
today.

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