[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 94 (Thursday, June 27, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E984]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DE'ONTAY DE'CAROL JONES

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
determined and eager young man who understands it takes tenacity and 
self reliance to reach the highest success, Mr. De'Ontay De'Carol 
Jones.
  De'Ontay De'Carol Jones was born May 18, 1994 in Vicksburg, MS to the 
proud parents of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson. De'Ontay was a part of 
the May 2012 graduating class of Warren Central High School. De'Ontay 
is currently enrolled at Jones County Jr. College located in 
Ellisville, MS.
  De'Ontay understands that obtaining a good education, and community 
and civic involvement is the recipe for a success. While in high school 
De'Ontay participated in the school choir, student council, yearbook 
club and Future Teacher's Association.
  He is a faithful and active member of Greater Grove M. B. Church 
where he is an usher and a member of PRIDE, Greater Grove's teen 
ministry. De'Ontay is also a member of the Kappa League Boy's Club. He 
enjoys learning about the political process and likes to participate in 
political campaigns.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
De'Ontay De'Carol Jones for his hard work, dedication and a strong 
desire to achieve.

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