[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E7]
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                      HONORING THELMA BROWN-JAMES

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. 
Thelma Brown-James, who is a remarkable Unsung Hero.
  Mrs. Thelma Brown-James was born on April 29, 1955 in Mound Bayou, 
Mississippi to the late James and Lora Brown. She is the youngest of 
three girls and four boys. Mrs. Brown received her education in the 
Mound Bayou School District at I.T.M. Elementary School and in 1973 
graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. Also, in 1973 she married 
her high school sweetheart, Mr. Jessie James, and they were blessed 
with six bundles of joy: Teresa, Jessie Jr., Robby, Lashay, Lakesha and 
the late Lamar.
  Mrs. Brown was employed with Baxter's Travenol in Cleveland, 
Mississippi for 18 years. After leaving Baxter's she furthered her 
education in the medical field and earned numerous professional 
certifications. She worked as a nurses' assistant and home health nurse 
for several medical agencies within the Mississippi Delta.
  Mrs. Brown is a faithful member of Fresh Encounter Ministry in 
Renova, Mississippi where she volunteers with various auxiliaries. 
Being inspired by God, in January 2013 she opened the Goshen Event 
Center in Drew, Mississippi to carter to the needs of the children, and 
offer other activities to enhance the lives of the citizens of Drew and 
the surrounding areas. Her dedication to the service of others has made 
her an asset within and outside of her community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing an unsung 
hero, Mrs. Thelma Brown-James, for her dedication to serving others.

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