[4] She served on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee where she supported funds to expand the Houston Ship Channel.

[5] Thomas did not stop with the Houston Ship Channel, continuing her husband's work she became vital in the creation of a NASA branch within her district, adjacent to other exiting laboratories.

[6] Because he died after filing for office in 1966, Albert Thomas's name remained on the Democratic Primary ballot for the 8th District and his widow determined that she would not seek a full term for 1967.

After her term in Congress, Mrs. Thomas served as special liaison for the Houston Chronicle to members of the armed services in Vietnam.

When she returned from Vietnam, Thomas founded Millard's Crossing Historic Village in Nacogdoches.