[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 184 (Friday, December 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    RECOGNIZING MR. JOHN JACKSON FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
entrepreneur and faithful exponent of his community, Mr. John Jackson. 
Mr. Jackson has owned and operated his own farm in Leake County, 
Mississippi for the past twenty years.
  Mr. Jackson comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and community 
servicemen. He is the son of a blacksmith and grandson and son-in-law 
of farmers. Even after years of witnessing his family undergo 
oppression, Mr. Jackson still rose to become one of Leake County's 
leading servicemen.
  He served as president of the Thomastown Attendance Center Booster 
Club for four years; trustee on the Leake Memorial Hospital Board for 
two years; and is an active member of the Leake County Voters League. 
Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues join me in recognizing 
Mr. John Jackson for his dedication to serving the Leake County 
community.

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