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Bennie Thompson

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State and District
Mississippi, District 2
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Congressional Record entries

Entry Title Date
Honoring A Champion Of Literacy And Public Service, Mrs. Shirley Morgan May 9, 2012
Bennie Thompson, D-MS
"Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a true champion of literacy, Mrs. Shirley Morgan. Mrs. Morgan serves as librarian at Madison Shannon Palmer High School in Marks, Mississippi. She is the wife of Elton Morgan, mother of one daughter, the second of twelve siblings and a 26-year resident of Crenshaw, Mississippi."
Recognizing Mrs. Shirley W. Simmons For Her Commitment To Literacy May 9, 2012
Bennie Thompson, D-MS
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable public servant, Mrs. Shirley W. Simmons. Mrs. Simmons is a lifelong resident of Jackson, Mississippi and a graduate of Brinkley High School and Jackson State University. After college, Mrs. Simmons worked in early childhood education for a number of years. She then took time off from education to focus on raising her children. During those years, she took an active interest in the Parent Teachers Association, PTA, and volunteered with school fundraisers and local Girl Scout troops."
Honoring The Late Mrs. Crystiana Smith Randle For Her Commitment To The Public Service May 9, 2012
Bennie Thompson, D-MS
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable public servant, the late, Crystiana Smith Randle. Mrs. Randle was born August 26, 1924 in Gulfport, Mississippi to John and Annie Bell Smith."
Congratulating Mr. Ma Ying-Jeou, President Of Taiwan May 9, 2012
Bennie Thompson, D-MS
"Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate the people of Taiwan on the occasion of their presidential inauguration this May 20. Mr. Ma Ying-jeou was reelected to a second term on January 14th. May the long-term ongoing relationship between Taiwan and the United States continue to develop and grow and may there be permanent peace and security in the Taiwan Strait. Congratulations to President Ma Ying-jeou and his people."
Honoring Pastor Johnnie Roland, Sr., World War Ii Veteran And Civil Rights Activist April 24, 2012
Bennie Thompson, D-MS
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding service of World War II Veteran and Civil Rights Activist, Pastor Johnnie Roland Sr., as he celebrates his 90th birthday. Born the son of sharecroppers, Pastor Roland was drafted into the United States Army on November 28, 1942."

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