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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF MARZIE THOMAS

  (Mr. COHEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Ms. Marzie 
Thomas. Ms. Thomas served as my district director in my Memphis office 
since 2013.
  She came to my office first in 2007. She was an outstanding human 
being who cared about everybody that came into her office and who 
needed constituent services. She was a special person in Memphis 
because she represented what people in Memphis do, who are really good 
people and who care about others.
  She cared about her family, Alonzo Thomas, her husband who passed 
away in 2024; her two children; her grandchild; and her sister who 
survives her.
  She cared about her church, East Trigg Baptist Church, a famous 
church where the Reverend Brewster was known for his gospel songs that 
he wrote and sang. She was in the choir and had a beautiful voice. She 
was very dedicated to her church and Pastor Beasley.
  She was concerned about our country, serving for a long time in my 
office. She was just a wonderful person. She was a great friend to me. 
She cared about me greatly, and I miss her much. She had a life well-
lived, and I was thankful and fortunate to have her work with me in the 
office.

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