[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 136 (Tuesday, October 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE WORKS OF MRS. NORMA SIAS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
resourceful and ambitious woman, Mrs. Norma Sias. Mrs. Sias is a living 
testament to what can be done through hard work, perseverance and 
dedication.
  Born July 24, 1943 to parents Leodis and Ukele York in Leona, 
Mississippi, Mrs. Sias is a graduate of Jordan High School in Carthage, 
Mississippi and current resident of Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
  Norma obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Literature in 1966 from 
Jackson State University after which she began teaching at Henry 
Weathers High School in Rolling Fork. After four years of teaching 
English, Mrs. Sias became Librarian at Henry Weathers in 1970 and then 
later returned to Jackson State University to continue her studies in 
Library Science.
  After completing her work at Jackson State University, Norma then 
ventured on to receive her Masters in Library Science from Delta State 
University, to shortly thereafter become Librarian of Anguilla High 
School, until she retired after 34 years of service in 2004.
  In addition to her work as Librarian, Mrs. Sias serves as the 
president of the South Delta Retired Education Personnel office, 
secretary of the Issaquena Credit Union and secretary of St. Peter 
Missionary Baptist Church.
  She is also an active member of Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta 
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. where she continues to work as a civil 
servant, participating in countless public service activities.
  Mrs. Norma Sias has been married to Mr. Melvin Sias for 41 years to 
their union they have one daughter, Melanie.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. Norma 
Sias for her dedication to serving our great her community and Sharkey 
County Schools.

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