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HONORING THOMAS HOBART KELLER
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HON. CHELLIE PINGREE
of maine
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Ms. PINGREE. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize and remember Army veteran, retired police lieutenant, and social justice advocate, Thomas Hobart Keller. He lived a life of service with a commitment to advocacy, and his indefatigable focus on fairness, kindness, and equality improved the lives of so many of my constituents.
Tom loved the ocean, residing at various times in Maine, Nova Scotia, and the Florida Keys. He was a foodie and a cook. He was fiercely devoted to his family and close friends. He was a Veteran for Peace. He embraced recovery to craft a life he described as ``second to none.'' And he was a pioneering law enforcement leader in Maine's movement to end violence against women. Tom both challenged and changed policing practices to better protect and support survivors. In his profession and as a volunteer and board member at the local women's shelter, he was compassionate, knowledgeable, and influential.
Tom knew that one's judgement did not define others so much as it defined oneself. To that end, he was accepting and open hearted. He faced death as he had lived--with dignity, grace, and good humor.
Tom Keller served his country and his community. He changed lives, and I am grateful for the legacy he left in my state and beyond.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 206
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