On the recordSeptember 26, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank my distinguished colleague, who is willing to go beyond political boundaries to get things done for the American people. Mr. Speaker, I also support this bill, which names the Federal building and U.S. Courthouse in El Paso, Texas, after Judge Thomason. He served as prosecutor. State legislator, mayor, even U.S. Congressman, as well as a Federal Judge. In his career as a politician, he was known for his commitment to public works and economic development. In his second career as a Federal judge, he was acclaimed for even handling of high-profile cases and managing a considerable workload of civil and criminal cases. I urge my colleagues to join me in advancing this legislation, which honors a great judge for his dedication to the good of the public. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
