[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1850]
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                        HONORING KIARA L. WALKER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
ambitious and talented young woman, Ms. Kiara L. Walker. She has shown 
what can be done through hard work, dedication and a desire to achieve 
greatness.
  Ms. Walker, a native of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, made her embark on 
this journey of life January 9, 1990. She is the youngest of 6 children 
by Eldridge and Anne Walker and second oldest child of Delores Myles.
  Ms. Walker graduated from South Delta High School in 2008 where she 
was the Valedictorian. During her 4 year matriculation of high school 
at South Delta, Kiara devoted herself not only to academic excellence, 
but also community involvement, mentorship, and other extracurricular 
activities. She was a section leader (trumpets) and member of the South 
Delta Marching Band for many years, inductee and board member of the SD 
Chapter National Honor Society, as well as, student council, peer 
counselor, and elected Vice-President of her senior class. In 2005, 
Kiara was a chosen ambassador and is now a reoccurring volunteer 
facilitator each summer at the Hugh O'Obrian Youth Leadership 
Conference (HOBY) at Millsaps College. She was also listed in Who's Who 
Among High School Students.
  Ms. Walker is a founding member of the Mayor's Youth Council of 
Rolling Fork, an active member of local 4-H Club, and partner with 
local elected officials to host many community events throughout the 
year, such as, the local Easter Egg Hunt, Annual Children's Day Fest 
and Thanksgiving/Christmas dinners for the elderly. At an early age, 
she was instilled with the morality of always sharing her many gifts 
and talents; therefore, she tutors elementary students.
  In May 2013 Ms. Walker earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in 
Biology with a minor in Healthcare Administration. Kiara was a 
recipient of the Valedictorian scholarship, a student of the WEB DuBois 
Honors College, and inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. 
She's a former member of Tiger P.R.I.D.E. Connection, Pre-Health 
Society, American Chemical Society, National Organization for the 
Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers 
(NOBECCHE), Interfaith Gospel Choir, and the JSU Concert Chorale. Also 
during her undergraduate progression, she has studied research in the 
areas of Molecular Biology and Computational Chemistry and has been a 
part of scientific publications in assistance with mentor professors.
  Ms. Walker's philosophy on life can be drawn from Matthew 19:26 which 
states, ``With man this is impossible, but with God all things are 
possible.'' This is a key verse that she understands.
  Therefore, she honors her Christian values and strives daily to 
become a better servant leader. She is a faith member of Mt. Lula 
Baptist Church in Rolling Fork, MS where she serves in the choir.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Kiara 
L. Walker for her dedication to her community and mankind.

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