[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1014]
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                        HONORING MR. JAMAL BROCK

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
outstanding young man making a difference in his school, Charleston 
High School in Tallahatchie County, MS, Mr. Jamal Brock.
  At the age of thirteen, Jamal started his own tutoring program right 
in his backyard called, ``Jamal's Backyard Tutoring.'' He had the help 
and support of Ms. Gerline Garvin a well respected mother and 
grandmother also in the community. He said it was tough but felt the 
biggest need of this community was to education the children, feeling 
it was their only hope to change the community and individual lives.
  Jamal's tutoring program taught basic life skills, in addition to 
helping students with homework. The program operated year round that 
included summer and holidays. During the holidays he would work the 
students on community projects of giving back, sowing the seeds of 
community and support. While in school, Jamal is just as active as the 
Senior Class President. They plan and carryout fundraising activities 
to pay for planned projects and trips. Jamal is currently in the 
process of spear heading active participation in the community 
relations project for racial reconciliation with the William Winters 
Institute. I am proud to have Jamal Brock as a citizen of the Second 
Congressional District of Mississippi.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Jamal 
Brock for his current active role as a student making a difference.

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