[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E19]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MR. WILLIAM LE'RON JACKSON FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable public servant, Mr. William Le'Ron Jackson. Mr. Jackson is a 
lifelong resident of Byram, Mississippi. He is the son of Mrs. Hollia 
Smith-Thompson, Henry Thompson, Jr., and Mr. William Smith. He is a 
graduate of Jackson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree 
in Criminal Justice. Mr. Jackson is aspiring to obtain a law degree 
with an emphasis on Disability and Common law.
  Mr. Jackson has been involved in numerous volunteer activities 
throughout the years. He is a dynamic role model who mentors people 
with and without disabilities throughout the state on the values of 
education and self-advocacy. Mr. Jackson has worked for Living 
Independence for Everyone, LIFE, of Mississippi and a children's 
medical program under the Mississippi Department of Health. He has also 
served as an AmeriCorps Volunteer. Mr. Jackson always finds time to 
give back to his community by giving statewide presentations and 
serving on various committees, such as the My Voice My Choice Board of 
Directors, Healthy Opportunities for Transition Advisory Council, Teen 
Empowerment Success Training Council, and the National Youth Leadership 
Network.
  During 2010, Mr. Jackson expanded his volunteer service by beginning 
a three-year term as a Member of the Board of Directors for Disability 
Rights Mississippi, a non-profit agency that provides protection and 
advocacy services to people with disabilities statewide.
  Mr. Jackson recently was selected in March 2011, to be a part of a 
committee, formed with the assistance of the Commissioner of the United 
States Administration on Development Disabilities, ADD, and other 
national self-advocacy organizations, to focus on improving self-
advocacy throughout the state of Mississippi.
  During April 2011, Mr. Jackson was awarded the Governor's Initiative 
for Volunteer Excellence, GIVE, Award, which is presented by the 
Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service in cooperation with the 
Office of the Governor to recognize individuals, organizations, or 
communities for volunteer efforts which have made a significant 
difference to the state or to local communities, establishing high 
standards for volunteer involvement and effectiveness, and multiplying 
resources for communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Jackson for his dedication to serving others and giving back to the 
community.

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