[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 186 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MRS. AUDREY QUARLES ANDERSON FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO 
          EDUCATION AND SERVICE IN HOLMES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Mrs. Audrey Quarles Anderson of Lexington, Mississippi. Mrs. Anderson 
is the wife of Mr. Matt Anderson, mother to Shakita Quarles and 
Shakemia Anderson and grandmother to Cason Hughes. Mrs. Anderson is an 
active member of the Durant Church of Christ where she serves as Sunday 
school teacher and coordinator for several of the church's special 
events and projects.
  Mrs. Anderson has devoted a great deal of her life to supporting and 
encouraging the youth of her community. She was named Mississippi's 
Second Congressional District Parent of the Year in recognition of her 
many contributions to protect the welfare of the children of her 
community.
  She is co-founder of Coats for Kids, a program that provides coats to 
children who are in need within the Holmes County area. She is an adult 
volunteer with the Girl Scouts, area cheerleading squads, and the 
Community Students Learning Center After-School Tutorial program.
  Mrs. Anderson is a 1989 graduate of Jacob J. McClain High School and 
is a strong proponent of education. She stands firmly on her beliefs in 
regard to education and is not afraid to vocalize it. Mrs. Anderson is 
not only a wife, parent, and grandparent, but she is also a very 
valuable asset to the Holmes County community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in expressing 
my appreciation to Mrs. Audrey Quarles Anderson of Lexington, 
Mississippi for her commitment and servitude to the cause of education.

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