[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
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                   HONORING MS. MARKEISHA S. ROBINSON

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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, Ms. Markeisha S. Robinson.
  In May 2012, Markeisha received her high school diploma as an Honor 
Graduate from Greenville Weston High School, in Greenville, MS. 
Additionally, she was crowned Miss Kappa Alpha Psi 2012-2013. During 
her senior year, she was afforded the opportunity to complete 
collegiate courses. She accepted the opportunity, worked extremely hard 
to not only complete the advanced level courses, but to do so with a 
3.89 GPA. The fruit of her labor paid off, when she arrived at Jackson 
State University (JSU) with eighteen hours, being classified as a 
second semester freshman.
  Although brief, Markeisha's tenure at JSU has been filled with 
challenges, successes and retrospect. She has come to appreciate the 
results of hard work. She joined MADDRAMA, a JSU performing arts group. 
The rigors of preparation and rehearsals coupled with determination and 
drive have proven to be her foundation.
  Markeisha is a sophomore and Dean's List Scholar from Greenville, 
Mississippi. She is a public speaker majoring in Communicative 
Disorders. Upon completion of her degree, she plans to become a speech 
pathologist providing tips, techniques and skills to enable the speech 
impaired to overcome such disorders through individualized sessions at 
her private practice.
  As a student, her strengths are dedication and determination. She is 
dedicated to her class work and extracurricular activities. Also, she 
is determined to reach her goals, graduate from college in three years, 
and continue her education by pursuing a Master's Degree in Speech 
Pathology.
  Markeisha is a very optimistic person. Her favorite scripture in The 
Bible is ``Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ who 
strengthens me.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Markeisha S. Robinson for her determination and dedication to serving 
others and giving back to her community.

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