[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     HONORING JAVARIS DEON RODGERS

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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 Mr. 
Javaris Deon Rodgers, a dedicated student, who is making the difference 
in his community.
  Javaris Deon Rodgers was born and raised in Lexington, Mississippi. 
He is an only child of two very wonderful parents, Andrew and Shirley 
Rodgers.
  Javaris began school around 6 or 7 years of age. Throughout 
elementary school he has always had Perfect Attendance and has been on 
either the Dean or Principal's List. He also received the 
Superintendent's Award because he excelled so well in academics. He is 
a very active child, taking Taekwondo and playing baseball until middle 
school.
  Javaris joined J.J. McClain Middle School Marching Band and found a 
real passion for it. He knew that it was something that he wanted to do 
long term. Throughout high school, he continued to be a part of the 
marching band, maintained top grades, and keep his perfect attendance 
record. In high school, Javaris was also a part of the Yearbook 
Committee and Prom Committee. During his Junior Year in high school, he 
received the title ``Mr. Junior'', elected Senior Class President for 
the following year and nominated for the Who's Who Among American 
Scholars. Javaris graduated in the top ten of his high school class in 
May of 2010 and began his journey on to college that fall. He is 
currently in college working on a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a 
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. He is also a 
member of the Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity, Tau Beta 
Sigma Honorary Band Service Fraternity, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, 
Inc.
  Javaris still does community service in the Holmes County community 
during his breaks. He plans to graduate in May of 2014 with honors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
student, Mr. Javaris Deon Rodgers, for his dedication in making a 
difference in his community.

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