[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5195]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           MOURNING THE LOSS OF THE HONORABLE THOMAS H. KELLY

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and mourn the 
extraordinary life of the honorable Thomas H. Kelly upon his passing at 
the age of 74.
  Born on May 27, 1935, Tom Kelly was a man devoted to helping his 
fellow human beings through public service. In his lifetime, Tom served 
as a teacher, Wayne City Councilman, Michigan State Representative; and 
he worked closely with the Wayne County Commission.
  Regrettably, on March 24, 2010, Thomas Kelly passed from this earthly 
world to his eternal reward. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 
years, Bridget, and their four sons Thomas, Patrick, Michael and Kevin; 
and five grandchildren, Emma, Joseph, Carl, Kalen and Ava. Tom will 
also be ever remembered as a loving brother by Sister Anne Kelly.
  Madam Speaker, Thomas Kelly was a loving husband, father and 
grandfather; an honorable and effective leader; and a true friend to 
all blessed to know him. Therefore, I ask my colleagues to join his 
family and our entire community in mourning Tom Kelly's passing; and in 
honoring his exemplary service to Michigan and America.

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