[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E272]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BESSIE BAKER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Bessie Baker. Could you honestly say that ``My house is your house?'' 
Could you honestly say that ``I will help you when you need me?'' Are 
you willing to ``be there when your neighbor needs you?'' Are you 
willing to ``set aside your time to do for others in any situation?'' 
Are you willing to ``feed a stranger?''
  At the young age of 50, Bessie L. Baker has 3 adult children and 2 
teenage children. She continues to make silent sacrifices for others 
within the community by being reliable, caring, and passionate about 
those in need. She is always willing to put one foot in front of the 
other, despite personal struggles and situations that we all face day-
to-day. Bessie continues to be involved not only within her family's 
lives, but also in the lives of others. She is the epitome of 
selflessness in society as a whole not just today, but everyday.

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