[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 151 (Thursday, November 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1839]
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HONORING LOGAN'S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ITS COMMITMENT AND SERVICE TO 
                             THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
leader and innovator of the community, Mr. Melvin Logan, owner of 
Logan's Construction Company in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Logan 
Construction Company has been a thriving force in the community for 
more than thirty years.
  Mr. Logan was born and raised in Rolling Fork, Mississippi to the 
late James and Thelma Logan. At an early age, Logan developed a passion 
for building things and working with his hands. After graduating from 
Alcorn State University and spending years perfecting his craft with a 
local contractor, Logan's dream became reality.
  In 1976, at the age of twenty-six, Melvin opened Logan's Construction 
Company. Initially the primary focus of Logan Construction was 
renovation of properties until 1978 when Mr. Logan expanded his craft 
after being approached to build a house. After successfully tackling 
this challenge, Logan's Construction Company secured a surplus of 
contracts, becoming the number one builder of new homes and remodeling 
in the Sharkey County area.
  Logan's attention to detail and quality workmanship has garnered him 
the reputation of being the community expert of helping customers with 
their desired projects from conception to completion.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Logan's 
Construction Company and Melvin Logan for his entrepreneurial spirit 
and continued dedication to serving the Sharkey County community.

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