[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1978]
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                A TRIBUTE TO ALTHEA LOREEN GRAYSON BANKS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to a woman by any measure--Althea Loreen Grayson Banks. On September 
27, 2003, Althea departed from us. She was a woman of many talents and 
accomplishments. She was employed as an office manager with Mississippi 
Family Doctors. She was also a licensed real estate agent broker and 
licensed funeral home director.
  Althea was very involved in community and youth oriented 
organizations. She served as Girl Scout Troop Leader and was a member 
of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Jackson Chapter of C.H.U.M.S, 
Heroines of Jericho Precious Jewel Count No. 146 and the Elks Kizzie 
Clifton Temple No. 671. She enjoyed horseback riding, tennis, shopping, 
sewing, and traveling.
  Althea can be held to Proverbs 31:10 ``Who can find a virtuous woman? 
For her price is far above rubies.'' Her life's joy was her children. 
She was a dedicated mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Althea 
was fun loving, energetic and kind hearted. She loved spending quality 
time with her family and touched the lives of many. The imprint she has 
left on the lives of others will be loving and everlasting.

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