[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 52 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E485]
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 HONORING MR. BILLY CLAY FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI 
                               COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man 
of great valor and integrity, Mr. Billy Clay. In October 2004, Mr. Clay 
founded The Greenwood Mentoring Group at the Jessie B. Henderson-Inez 
Beck Learning Center in the city of Greenwood, Mississippi. The 
Mentoring Group opens its doors five days a week to provide after 
school tutoring to neighborhood youth. The program has helped to 
increase the academic success and self-esteem of many youth in 
Greenwood, Mississippi and surrounding areas.
  For more than 30 years, Mr. Clay has rendered countless hours of 
service to the young people throughout the Greenwood community. Not 
only is Mr. Clay a pillar within his community but is a little league 
baseball coach. As a role model, he plays a pivotal role in raising 
awareness on the various issues facing their community. He continues to 
be a strong voice for the community as he facilitates outreach in the 
community among sororities, fraternities, and other community 
organizations to make a positive and lasting impression in the lives of 
Greenwood community youth. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues to 
join in congratulating Mr. Billy Clay for his service to the Greenwood 
community.

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