Tommy Thompson
Born in Elroy, Wisconsin on November 19, 1941, Tommy Thompson went on to study law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, a foundation that shaped a career spanning politics, governance, and public service.
Thompson worked as a politician and governor, roles in which he accumulated a notable record of recognition. He received the Horatio Alger Award, which is granted to individuals who have overcome adversity to achieve success in American civic life. He also earned the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Members of the Executive Branch by Presidential Appointment, a distinction conferred by the American Medical Association to honor executive branch officials who have advanced the cause of public health. His occupations, as recorded, extended further to include work as a producer and in the fields of jurisprudence and the judiciary, reflecting a range of professional engagements across law and public affairs.
The breadth of Thompson's honors crossed national boundaries as well. He was awarded the Hessian Order of Merit, a decoration presented by the German state of Hesse in recognition of contributions to relations between Hesse and other nations or to the state's interests more broadly. That international distinction, alongside the domestic awards he accumulated over the course of his career, stands as a concrete marker of the reach of his work as a United States citizen and public official.
Quotes by Tommy Thompson
A more nutritious diet and moderate exercise reduce the risk of developing adult diabetes by 58 percent,
By giving health care providers a way to check medications and dosages quickly, we create an opportunity to reduce the risks of medication errors that can seriously harm patients.
Higher fuel prices pose a real hardship for many Americans, ... This emergency aid will give states the opportunity to help more of their citizens stay warm this winter.
I had gone to the White House about a year ago ... and asked the chief of staff if it would be problematic if I submitted my resignation,
In view of the rapidly rising rates of obesity and diabetes in America, this good news could not have come at a better time, ... So many of our health problems can be avoided through diet, exercise and making sure we take care of ourselves. By promoting healthy lifestyles, we can improve the quality of life for all Americans, and reduce health care costs dramatically.
I personally feel it's premature to consider any tax increases until we have a better understanding of the revenue (generated by) our recently enacted -- and I might add historic -- tax modernization package, ... If it accomplishes its objectives ... it will create more revenue for Kentucky.
The counties that are losing jobs and they are so poor simply don't have the money to compete. In the piedmont they're paying teachers bonuses to teach. In the eastern part of the state, they're lucky to find teacher willing to live here.