[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 139 (Friday, October 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1724]
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     RECOGNIZING WEBB DINER FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 26, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
woman-owned minority business in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, Webb 
Diner. Owned and operated by Ms. Vera Williams since 1988, Webb Diner 
has become a true staple in the community.
  Ms. Vera Williams is a native of Webb, where she has lived her entire 
life. Before starting her own business, Ms. Williams labored in the 
cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta and thereafter worked countless 
hours in its factories. In the late 1980s, Ms. Williams transformed 
Webb Diner, once known for its segregation practices, into an 
establishment that was open and welcoming to the public.
  Despite obstacles Ms. Williams has shown continued dedication and 
resilience in providing the people of Tallahatchie County with nothing 
less than great service and Southern hospitality.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Vera 
Williams and Webb Diner for their contributions to the community.

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