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==Public career==
==Political career==
In 1903, Thomas was appointed state banking commissioner by [[Governor]] William Wright Heard, who like Thomas was a Union Parish native. Thomas served as banking commissioner until 1906, when he formed Continental Bank and Trust Company, of which he served as president until 1917.<ref name=lahist/>
In 1903, Thomas was appointed state banking commissioner by [[Governor]] William Wright Heard, who like Thomas was a Union Parish native. Thomas served as banking commissioner until 1906, when he formed Continental Bank and Trust Company, of which he served as president until 1917.<ref name=lahist/>