[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 146 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1757]
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HONORING THE NATIONAL CHARLESTON DAY ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR SERVICE TO 
                             THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of 
the National Charleston Day Organization and its commitment towards 
conveying the belief that we all have some social and civic 
responsibility to our fellow man.
  Founded in 1974 by Dr. Ethel Greene and her husband Mack Greene, the 
National Charleston Day Organization (NCDO) is a nonprofit organization 
that has provided assistance to communities around the country. Thus 
far the organization has ten chapters in the United States in Atlanta, 
Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, 
Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Memphis, Tennessee; Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin; St. Louis, Missouri and Charleston, Mississippi.
  The NCDO's mission is ``to contribute to the education, cultural 
development, health and welfare of the citizens of Charleston, 
Mississippi and the surrounding area.'' Since 1980 the NCDO has 
annually awarded two education scholarships to graduates of Charleston 
High School. Over seventy thousand dollars has been contributed to 
students, sports teams, and civic groups in Tallahatchie County, 
through the NCDO.
  For the past three years the NCDO has sponsored an event in 
Charleston called ``Humility Day,'' that gathers all influential 
segments of the community in a proactive effort designed to inspire 
character in individuals and overcome the mindsets that leads to 
violence and erratic behavior.
  During the NCDO's thirty-eight year history, leaders within the 
organization have worked hard inspiring people to provide philanthropic 
assistance to the residents of the Charleston area.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing The 
National Charleston Day Organization, a social and civic conscious 
group of residents who are committed towards serving their community 
and the country.

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