[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1020-E1021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JOCELYN TAYLOR

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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 a 
remarkable student, Jocelyn Taylor.
  Ms. Taylor is the daughter of Mr. Marlin and Mrs. Rosalind Taylor of 
Mound Bayou, Mississippi.
  Ms. Taylor is a senior at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in 
Mound Bayou, Mississippi. As a child she has been focused, outgoing and 
dedicated to whatever she desires to achieve. During her tenure at I.T. 
Montgomery Elementary School in Mound Bayou, Mississippi her endeavors 
were to always better herself and become more than a statistic and has 
carried that mindset during her journey through high school.
  Ms. Taylor is active in the Future Business Leaders of America which 
is a non-profit organization of high school and college students as 
well as professional members' who primarily assist students' in 
transitioning in the business/entrepreneur environment. As a member she 
has participated in various competitions and has won numerous 
recognitions and awards.
  Ms. Taylor is active in the Bolivar County Community Action Agency's 
Senior Select Program. This program gives senior high school students 
the opportunity to intern at various community businesses to learn 
professional skills and techniques and to showcase their skills, while 
encouraging the importance of school attendance and giving back to 
their respective communities. I have had the honor of having her intern 
in my Mound Bayou District Office and found her to be a dedicated and 
outstanding intern and volunteer.
  Ms. Taylor strives to be a positive example for her two younger 
siblings Joshua and Jordan. She credits her parents for their influence 
in her life as they encourage her to reach her full potential. Her late 
grandmother, Ms. Mary Alice Sinclair, was an inspiration in her life 
and gave her great tips on life and how to survive as a young lady.
  Ms. Taylor has received numerous educational certificates and awards. 
Upon graduating in May 2013, she will further her education at Delta 
State University in Cleveland, Mississippi to pursue a degree in 
Business Administration and become an entrepreneur.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Jocelyn Taylor for her dedication in being an outstanding student.

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