[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E34]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING MAGNOLIA WINDSHIELD REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
unique and well established minority owned business, Magnolia 
Windshield Repair and Replacement.
  Magnolia Windshield Repair and Replacement began operation November 
1, 2002 in Bolton, Mississippi. There was no office, fax, or landline 
phone. There was no specific parking lot or driveway to drive a vehicle 
in for servicing. This dream was birthed with a mobile operation in 
mind.
  Mr. Pelvia Robinson, owner and operator since its establishment, 
created a business that was completely mobile, allowing for him to 
complete a windshield repair wherever needed.
  Mr. Robinson realized there was no adequate space within the city 
limits of Bolton, nor any of the other rural surrounding areas, without 
having to drive at least 20 miles to Jackson for windshield repair. 
Because Mr. Robinson was born and raised in Bolton, he felt that this 
type of business would not only benefit the people of the town and the 
surrounding rural areas, but it also presented a unique business 
opportunity for himself as an up and coming entrepreneur.
  Since its inception, Magnolia Windshield Repair and Replacement has 
grown from just having private customers to servicing commercial 
customers, while also acquiring several major contracts. Magnolia 
Windshield employs one other person to assist in its day to day 
operation. Even after being in business for nearly 11 years, Magnolia 
Windshield is still mobile, but its official address and location is 
207 Bolton-Brownsville Road, Bolton, Mississippi, at which often times 
cars are repaired for those customers wanting to bring their vehicles 
in for immediate repair.
  In addition to a location, it also has an office, a fax, and a 
landline telephone. Mr. Robinson accredits his success as being owner 
of Magnolia Windshield Replacement and Repair first to God, second to 
his parents, Henry and Ruth Robinson, and thirdly a strong family 
support.
  Mr. Pelvia Robinson was born January 11, 1964. He is the last child 
of 9 siblings. His formal education included elementary education in 
Bolton, MS and secondary and college education at Hinds Agricultural 
High School and Hinds Community College, respectively. He is the father 
of Pelvius Robinson, and grandfather of Pelvius Robinson, Jr. He is 
married to Paulette Robinson.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Pelvia 
Robinson and Magnolia Windshield Repair and Replacement for his 
dedication and service as a minority business owner to the citizens of 
Bolton and surrounding rural communities.

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