[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 85 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E863]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MARGARET HILLMAN-BRYANT

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
decent and authentic woman, Ms. Margaret Hillman-Bryant. Ms. Bryant has 
shown what can be done through dedication and a desire to serve others.
  Ms. Margaret Hillman-Bryant is a lifelong resident of Yazoo City, 
Mississippi. She was born April 19, 1960 to Cethel Maples and Eddie 
Hillman Jr. She graduated from Yazoo City High School in 1978. After 
high school she attended Holmes Jr. Community College from 1978-1980.
  Ms. Hillman-Bryant is the mother of three children: Nikini, Clifton 
and Yolanda and she is raising four of her grand children: De'Onne, 
Maia, Wanya and Yakaria.
  Ms. Hillman-Bryant has worked for the State of Mississippi for almost 
twenty years. Currently, she is employed with the Mississippi 
Department of Human Services. Before going to work for the MS 
Department of Human Services she worked at the MS Department of Public 
Safety from November 1993 to February 2006.
  Ms. Hillman-Bryant is also a member of New Pilgrim Rest Baptist 
Church where she serves as assistant to the youth department, program 
guide assistant and church secretary.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Margaret Hillman-Bryant for her dedication to serving others

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