Recognizing Congressional Patriot Award Recipient Judy Thompson

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Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judy Thompson of Cooper, Texas, and present her with the Congressional Patriot Award. Judy has dedicated herself to faithfully serving our community.

Born in Paris, Texas, Judy graduated from the Cooper Schools in 1967, before graduating from East Texas State University with a double degree in French and English in 1970. She felt a calling for teaching and went back to school to earn a master's degree in education in 1980. Judy spent 41 years as a schoolteacher in the Cooper ISD, where she taught English, French, journalism, speech, drama, math, music, art, and physical education throughout every grade level. She also spent 38 years driving the school bus for students of the Cooper ISD. She received the Best-all-around student award in 1967 and is proud to have directed the State Championship winning Cooper High School One Act Play UIL in 1987.

Judy's commitment to public service and desire to leave a lasting positive impact in her community drives her to stay involved today. Currently, she serves as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Jim Chapman Lake Steering Committee and is encouraged by the vast potential of the lake. Judy is very active in the church, playing the piano for worship music since she was 16, and serving as the Minister of Music and Choir Director for 22 years. Today, she is a proud member of the worship team at New Hope Church in Cooper. I commend Judy for her dedicated service to the people of our community and wish her continued success for many years to come.

It is an honor to bestow Judy with the Patriot Award for her exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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