[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 79 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E819]
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                         HONORING DE'UNA WILSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
De'Una Wilson, the 2012 Valedictorian at Canton High School, in Canton, 
Mississippi. De'Una is the daughter of Mr. Derreco, Sr. and Ms. Regenia 
Wilson. She was born and raised in Canton and attends Canton United 
Methodist Church.
  De'Una's accomplishments can be attributed to her desire to fulfill 
her grandmother's dying wish, which was for her to graduate at the top 
of her class. To achieve this, De'Una dedicated herself to her 
academics and completed her senior year with an ``A'' average, earning 
her the merit of Class Valedictorian. In addition to her academics, 
De'Una has remained active in her community by volunteering at the Open 
Door Community Outreach Center at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in 
Canton, and working a part-time job.
  De'Una has been accepted into the Engineering Program at Jackson 
State University where all of her hard work was rewarded with a full 
scholarship.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
De'Una Wilson in being Valedictorian of Canton High School's 2012 
graduating class.

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