[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 172 (Thursday, December 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1803-E1804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MS. MANISHA HEARD

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable, well-rounded, and highly driven young woman, Ms. Manisha 
Heard. Born to Mr. Steve Campbell and Ms. Jean Heard, Manisha was 
raised in the small, close-knit town of Bolton, Mississippi. As a 
child, Manisha was an outstanding young woman who was deeply involved 
in her community and church home. She regularly attends Church of God 
In Christ and is active in Sunday school and various other auxiliaries.

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  Manisha is not only a well-mannered young woman, but also 
exceptionally bright. Her academic ambitions were accomplished and 
exceeded during her matriculation at Raymond High School, where she 
graduated in May 2010. She currently is matriculating at Jackson State 
University in Jackson, Mississippi, where she is striving to receive a 
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Multimedia Journalism. Her ambitious 
spirit will ultimately lead her into a promising career of on-air news 
reporting. Alongside her academic studies, Manisha has been involved in 
a number of extracurricular activities as well, including an avid 
member of the Jackson State University cheerleading squad, MADDRAMA 
Performance Troupe, and served as Miss Junior of Jackson State 
University.
  Deeply rooted in her faith, Manisha also continues to remain involved 
with her church home. She has been crowned Miss Church of God In Christ 
and served as Assistant Secretary for COGIC club. Manisha truly has a 
heart to serve others and continues to advocate for her fellow peers. 
Currently, Manisha serves as Resident Hall Senator for the Student 
Government Association and has been selected to serve on the president 
society at Jackson State University. In addition to her other 
appointments, Manisha will also serve as Women's Philanthropy 
Ambassador. Clearly, Manisha's peers and university administrators have 
entrusted her with the responsibility to represent the student body in 
a variety of capacities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Manisha Heard for her remarkable, ambitious spirit to succeed 
academically as well as her continued drive to serve and address the 
concerns of her fellow peers through her appointed service within her 
church and college community.

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