[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E17]
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                    HONORING JOHN AND SAMUEL GRENADA

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two 
men who were highly motivated entrepreneurs who made their life's wages 
from cultivating and harvesting the land on which their families lived 
on: Mr. John Grenada and Mr. Samuel Grenada.
  John and Samuel Grenada were well known farmers within the Mount 
Olive community in Bolton, Mississippi. Dating back to as early as the 
1950s, the Grenadas farmed an area of about 20-30 acres of land, which 
was located not far from Northside Drive. The Grenadas cultivated a 
number of crops, such as cotton, white potatoes, corn and butter beans. 
In addition to crops, the Grenadas also raised livestock, such as 
turkeys and geese.
  All throughout rural Hinds county, the Grenadas supported their 
family financially through selling their crops and livestock throughout 
the various harvesting seasons as roadside vendors. Not only were they 
able to sell their harvested crops, but they were also able to feed 
their families, making great use of their land. The Grenadas were 
dedicated, talented farmers who mastered the craft of cultivating the 
land for nearly 40 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. John 
and Samuel Grenada for their impeccable cultivator talent.

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