[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 23 (Monday, February 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E217]
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                     HONORING DR. REV. EDDIE WALLS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 14, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. 
Rev. Eddie Walls, Jr., a native of Claiborne County. Dr. Rev. Eddie 
Walls was born March 24, 1928, to the late Eddie and Carrie Walls. His 
early education includes the Romola School, Old St. Mark School and the 
Claiborne County Training School. He furthered his education at Alcorn 
College located in Lorman, Mississippi. On August 15, 1944, he joined 
Greater St. Mark M B Church.
  On September 26, 1956 he was united in holy matrimony to the late 
Lessie Paris. To this union three (3) children were born: Linda, Eddie 
III, and Janice. He has five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
  Dr. Rev. Eddie Walls, Jr., serves as the Minister to two 
congregations. He was elected October 1976 at New Come & See M B 
Church, having now served 34 years; and the Jerusalem M B Church having 
served 25 years. As a citizen, he still finds the time to be involved 
in community activities. He was past president of the NAACP, where he 
led the charge during the Port Gibson Boycott for 12 years. The U.S. 
Supreme court rendered a decision in favor of the citizens of Port 
Gibson. He was also part of a group that filed a suit to stop At-Large 
elections in Port Gibson which was won by the citizens of Port Gibson. 
He was past president of the PTSA for nine years. He is currently 
serving on the City of Port Gibson's Board of Aldermen with a 22 year 
history.
  He was given an Honorary Doctorate in September 2010 by the Claiborne 
County Baptist Association.
  During his many years of dedicated service to this community, Dr. 
Rev. Eddie Walls, Jr., has proven himself to be a God-sent man.

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