[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 29 (Thursday, February 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E214]
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                       HONORING PAMELA W. WALKER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
courageous and remarkable veteran, Mrs. Pamela W. Walker.
  Mrs. Walker was born and raised in Leland, Mississippi. She is one of 
seven children born on September 27, 1962 to Mr. Vernell and Mrs. 
Claudine Wilson. She is married to Mr. Lester Walker and has three 
sons: Jarvis, Reginald, and Derrick.
  Mrs. Walker graduated from Leland High School in 1980. She went on to 
further her education at Alcorn State University, where she received 
her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985; her Bachelor of Science degree in 
1994 from Mississippi Valley State University; and her Masters of 
Science in 2002, also from Mississippi Valley State University.
  Mrs. Walker joined the Army ROTC at Alcorn State University, on May 
15, 1984. She has served a total of 26 years in the military. Over that 
time period, she has attended several military schools, received 
numerous awards, and she has served overseas in FEPA-Okinawa, Saudi 
Arabia, Germany, Iraq, and Korea.
  Furthermore, her determination and drive to serve this country has 
pushed her up the ladder in leadership. She was appointed Second 
Lieutenant (1984), First Lieutenant (1987), Captain (1991), Major 
(1998), and she retired as a Lieutenant Colonel (2006).
  Mrs. Walker is currently an elementary teacher in Greenville Public 
School District (Mississippi), where she has been for 23 years. She has 
learned a lot about life during her time in the service, and it has 
helped her in her classroom.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Pamela W. Walker for her time and dedication to serving our country.

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