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Appreciation; Honoring The People's Politician
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Harry Thomas Sr. was a kindly curmudgeon whose strong opinions
caused him to have fallings out from time to time with his D.C.
Council colleagues, his aides and even his beloved constituents in
Ward 5.
But no one stayed on the outs with Thomas for long. He would
greet adversaries with a wide smile, a back-slap or a hug as if nary
a cross word had passed between them. Voters in Ward 5 continued to
show affection for Thomas, even as they rejected him for a fourth
term in last year's election.
Thomas, 77, who during his three terms on the council built a
reputation as the consummate constituent ...
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