[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 137 (Friday, October 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
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                       HONORING MR. FRED FLOWERS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 19, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable gospel singer, Fred Flowers. Mr. Flowers was raised in 
Shelby, Mississippi by his parents Mr. Nathaniel Flowers and Mary 
Pippins.
  Mr. Flowers attended church regularly and sang gospel songs at the 
request of his grandmother Ms. Mary Hall. Upon graduating from Shelby 
High School he attended Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi 
where he enjoyed listening to the renowned Rust College Acapella Choir. 
It was during this time he developed a love for Acapella singing. After 
graduating from Rust College with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in 
Biology, he furthered his education at Coahoma Community College, 
graduating with a Certificate in Practical Nursing. He also attended 
Mississippi Delta Community College graduating with an Associate Degree 
in Nursing, and Delta State University where he received a Bachelor's 
of Science Degree in Nursing. Mr. Flowers has worked 16 years as an 
Emergency Nursing specialist. His colleagues tell stories of Fred 
singing gospel songs to his patients which calms their fears.
  After marrying Ms. Kerrin Williams and moving to Ruleville, 
Mississippi, he joined Delmar Avenue Church of Christ and made a 
decision that he was going to do more than sing privately in his car, 
at home or to his patients. Fred began to take the lead role singing 
church songs. He enjoys singing at church because his singing provides 
encouragement to the hearts and souls of the congregation. His singing 
has impacted his four sons, Darrell, Deracius, Fredarian and Justin so 
much that they enjoy harmonizing with him during their family 
activities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Fred 
Flowers as an inspirational gospel singer.

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