[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1277]
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                       HONORING MELVIN YOUNG, JR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
determined young man, Mr. Melvin Young, Jr.
  Melvin Savelle Young, Jr. was born June 28, 1994 in Vicksburg, 
Mississippi to the proud parents of Melvin Young, Sr. and Rhonda Morris 
Young. He is also the proud grandson of Bernice Profit of Hollandale, 
Mississippi and the late Emma Lee Dorsey of Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
  While in high school, Melvin was the runner up for Mr. South Delta 
High School, a member of the varsity football, baseball, and the track 
team. He also participated in the JROTC program. He is a faithful 
member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church where he is a devoted choir 
member. In conjunction with his hopes to positively impact his 
community, Melvin became a member of the Mayor Youth Council and has 
worked as a volunteer at the Sharkey County Tax Assessor and Collector 
Office. Melvin also volunteered in the emergency response efforts of 
the county to save public records during a flooding crisis; as a 
volunteer he worked to move official records to a secure location.
  In the fall Melvin plans to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community 
College in Perkinston, Mississippi where he will pursue a degree in 
Pre-Engineering.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Melvin Savelle Young, Jr. for his hard work and dedication in his 
efforts to achieve his goals.

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