[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE W.H. JEFFERSON FUNERAL HOME

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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 a 
historic and family legacy, W. H. Jefferson Funeral Home.
  W. H. Jefferson Funeral Home was founded in 1894 by William Henry and 
Lucy Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson was the first African-American funeral 
director in the State of Mississippi, while Mrs. Jefferson was a leader 
in education. Both fought hard to make Vicksburg and Warren County a 
wonderful place for all its citizens.
  The Jeffersons' values for service, integrity, excellence and putting 
people first are honored by the facility that carries their name. The 
new facility, completed in 2002, provides large visitation rooms, a 
chapel that seats over 300, a spacious break room, and unlimited 
parking.
  The business has grown with Vicksburg through the leadership of the 
family from generation to generation. Currently, W. H. Jefferson 
Funeral Home is co-owned by James E. Jefferson, Jr. and his uncle, 
Robert, Sr.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the W. H. 
Jefferson Funeral Home for its legacy and strong history in the 
Vicksburg and Warren County, Mississippi, area.

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