[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 24, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1314]
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                          HONORING G. TORRIE 
                              JACKSON, JR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
G. Torrie Jackson, Jr. He is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and was 
born on October 11, 1968 to George T. Jackson, Sr. and the late Emma J. 
McDonald Jackson.
  Mr. Jackson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and 
Master's Degree in Education Administration from Jackson State 
University. Currently, Mr. Jackson is pursuing a Doctoral Degree in 
Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education Administration from 
Mississippi State University.
  As an educator, Mr. Jackson taught social studies and coached for 8 
years prior to moving on to the Mississippi Department of Education 
where he worked as an Education Specialist Senior in the Bureau of 
Evaluation and Enhancement. Administratively, Mr. Jackson served 3 
years as Assistant Principal in the Canton Public School District, 2 
years as Principal in the Holmes County School District, and 4 years in 
the Copiah County School District where he currently serves as 
principal of Crystal Springs High School.
  Mr. Jackson's passion for education comes from his parents and 
grandparents. His parents have dedicated over 60 years to the 
educational system in their community. Mr. Jackson's motto is, 
``Education First! Students Always!'' His desire is that all students 
perform to their highest potential and become productive members of 
society.
  He is married to Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, principal of Forest Hill 
High School. They live together in Terry, MS, along with their two sons 
Cameron, 14 years of age and Kendall, 11 years of age. Mr. Jackson has 
a strong Christian faith and seeks the Lord's guidance in every facet 
of his life. He believes that if it's God's will anything is possible.
  Mr. Jackson is a 24-year member of the U.S. Army Reserve/Mississippi 
Army National Guard, veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom, and also 
currently serves as the Executive Officer of the 8th/108th 
Transportation Battalion in Jackson, Mississippi where he holds the 
rank of Major. His Civic/Professional Organizations and Honors include: 
National Association Secondary School Principals, Mississippi 
Professional Educators, United States Army Officer Association, U.S. 
Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the U.S. 
Army Achievement Medal of Meritorious Service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. G. 
Torrie Jackson, Jr. for his unwavering dedication to our country and 
the children of the State of Mississippi.

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