Mr. Speaker. I rise today in honor and remembrance of Dr. Carmelita Thomas. beloved wife. mother. grandmother. sister and friend. Dr. Thomas leaves behind a remarkable legacy of leadership. accomplishment and activism on behalf of higher education and throughout our Cleveland community. Dr. Thomas was bom and raised in northem Italy. Her family emigrated to Cleveland when she was a high school senior. yet she quickly overcame the challenges of a new culture and language and graduated with her class from Warrensville Heights High School. With a steady focus on academic achievement. Dr. Thomas earned several bachelors. masters and doctoral degrees from the University of California at Los Angeles.
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