[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 17 (Friday, January 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    RECOGNITION OF FRED JACKSON, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 27, 1995
  Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to recognize Mr. Fred 
Jackson, Sr. of Jackson, MS. Mr. Jackson reached the age of 115 in 
January 1995. Thus, he is one of the oldest persons in the United 
States. He was born in the Cauldville community near Canton, MS in 
1880. He was married to Mrs. Fronie Jackson who is now deceased and is 
the father of one son, Mr. Fred Jackson, Jr.
  Mr. Jackson worked as a farmer and carpenter for many years. He has 
been a devoted member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he 
served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He enjoys fishing, 
hunting and helping people. Mr. Jackson also enjoys reading the Bible. 
He attributes his long life to his strong religious beliefs and 
treating every person with respect.
  I congratulate Mr. Jackson on a long and fruitful life and his 
important contributions to the Jackson community.


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