[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. JACKIE SHORTER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Jackie Shorter born July 25, 1960 to Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Robbie 
Shorter in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She graduated from Warren Central 
High School in 1978 and furthered her education by receiving a 
Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from 
Alcorn State University.
  Ms. Shorter has been in education for 23 years and presently teaches 
at South Park Elementary School. She has dedicated all of her life to 
helping others. She has been the Girl Scout Troop Leader of Troop # 
5119 for 12 years and serves as an active member of the Vicksburg 
Alcorn State Alumni Chapter for 18 years. She is also an active member 
of her church, Locust Grove M.B. Church, Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Negro Business and Professional Women Club, 
member of Eastern Star, Lady of Knight, Daughters of Sphinx, Heroines 
of Jericho, Warren County Sunday School Institute and a member of the 
NAACP.
  While most of her passion is volunteering at nursing homes and the 
summer program at the local library, Ms. Jackie Shorter still finds 
time to share her love throughout the community helping others.

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