[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING LEMUEL McWILLIAMS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 27, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor, 
Lemuel McWilliams. Mr. McWilliams is the third of five children born to 
Mrs. Eva McWilliams and the late Mr. Milton McWilliams of Ruleville, 
Mississippi. He was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Mr. McWilliams is 
a member of Merry Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he is a Sunday 
School Teacher, usher, and he is also active in other church 
auxiliaries.
  From the time Lemuel entered school he always worked to excel. While 
at Ruleville Middle School he received numerous academic awards and 
graduated Salutatorian of his class. When Lemuel entered high school he 
continued to make education his priority, and has received numerous 
awards. He received the highest average in English III, Algebra II, 
Advance Placement History, and Creative Writing; and Lemuel was also 
awarded the Sunflower County Chamber of Commerce scholarship, and both 
the Principal's and the Superintendent's Scholar Awards.
  As a member of the Leaders Envisioning a Future, he has also been 
involved in community service projects. Mr. McWilliams has been a 
mentor to fellow classmates by encouraging and helping them reach their 
educational goals. He wants to encourage younger students that they can 
accomplish any of their goals as long as they are committed to working 
hard to achieve it.
  Mr. Williams received full scholarships to Jackson State University 
and Alcorn State University. In the fall he plans to attend Jackson 
State University where he will major in PreMed and Biology. After 
obtaining his degree, Lemuel wants to become a Pediatrician.
  Mr. Lemuel McWilliams credits his parents for encouraging and 
supporting him to pursue his dreams of becoming a physician. His 
siblings Toni, Rahman, Ivan, and Ezra also encourage him to achieve his 
educational and career dreams, because they understand Lemuel's passion 
for achieving his goals and helping others.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Lemuel McWilliams as the 2012 Valedictorian at Ruleville Central High 
School Class.

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