[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING FLORA BUSH STIGLER

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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 the 
long and distinguished life of Mrs. Flora Bush Stigler. Born June 28, 
1935, in Carroll County, Mississippi she was the 9th of 10 children 
born to the late Charlie and Susie Bush. She attended-Ware school in 
Carroll County and Knox High School in Winona, MS. Upon completing her 
studies she received a music scholarship in choir from Rust College in 
Holly Springs, Mississippi. While at Rust College, she majored in 
education, with a concentration in history. She also did further 
studies at Mississippi State University. She taught one year in 
Pelahatchie, MS and twenty-nine years at J. Z. George High School. She 
retired in 1986. While at J. Z. George, she taught 7th grade history 
and later taught 11 grade history. Of course, she was known for her no-
nonsense atmosphere in the classroom. She carefully cultivated her 
students' natural abilities while demanding and commanding discipline. 
She ensured and assured each child that education is and would be the 
key to success. She retired from education after 30 years of service.
  As a member of Helm Chapel Church, she serves diligently as Director 
of Christian Education and Music Director for both the adult and the 
youth choir. She also served many years as director of Prater Day Care 
Center of Helm Chapel CME Church, the first day care center in our 
area.
  In April 2008, she received her Golden Degree from Rust College. She 
is politically active, serving as County Coordinator for Congressman 
Bennie G. Thompson, and treasurer of the Carroll County Voters' League. 
Currently at age 75, she is still working with people in the community 
by way of managing a state program known as ``Meals on Wheels'' for 
seven counties, (Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Leflore, Montgomery 
and Yalobusha) through North Central Planning and Development District.
  She is the mother of three daughters, a grandmother of 6, a great 
grandmother of 7 and a person who never meets a stranger. Today, as in 
past years, she is known for her community service. She is an 
``active'' and vocal member of the PTO at J. Z. George High School.

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