NOLS Mourns the Loss of a Great Statesman

After a fight with leukemia, Senator Craig Thomas of Wyoming passed away on Monday. He was 74.

An exemplary leader who consistently provided strong leadership for the state, Senator Thomas left a legacy to be proud of. His tireless energy, intimate understanding and appreciation of Wyoming and its people, his vision for our state’s future and his compassion were qualities that made Senator Thomas stand out among elected officials.

“Senator Thomas was a good friend to NOLS,” said NOLS Public Policy Director, Jen Lamb. “He could always be counted on to be thoughtful and honest. Sometimes he supported NOLS’ position on an issue and sometimes he didn’t, but you always knew that he would listen, formulate an opinion and honestly communicate it.” Senator Thomas was especially helpful in NOLS’ work advocating for protection of the Wyoming Range.

We offer our condolences to his family and friends and our appreciation for the lifetime of service he gave to our state, our country, and the people of Wyoming.