[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1437-E1438]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SALUTE TO CORNELIUS ``NEAL'' GREEN, JR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 1997

  Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the late 
Mr. Cornelius ``Neal'' Green, Jr. On April 21, 1997, Mr. Green departed 
this life at the age of 49 due to an extended illness.
  He attended Jackson public schools and graduated from Jim Hill High 
School. After

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high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served 3 years of active 
duty and he remained active in the Army Reserve until January 1990. His 
last duty assignment was with the 185th Aviation Battalion where he was 
the communications section leader and attained the rank of sergeant 
first class.
  After his 3 years of active duty, he returned to Jackson and enrolled 
in Jackson State University where he received a bachelor of arts in 
political science and masters of science in counseling. Cornelius was 
an active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Cornelius began a 
career with the Travelers Insurance Co. as a financial services sales 
representative and continued his career as a marketing associate, 
agency supervisor, production supervisor and senior account analyst. He 
had an outstanding career and received many awards for his job.
  Mr. Green's memory will be forever cherished by his devoted and 
loving wife of 24 years, Tomie Zean Turner Green; two children: Nikisha 
and Synarus, and a host of relatives. Mr. Speaker will you join me 
today in honoring late Mr. Cornelius ``Neal'' Green, Jr.

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