[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
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                 HONORING SFC E7 LONNIE JAMES ROBERSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of a 
Veteran, SFC E-7 Lonnie James Roberson, of the United States Army.
  SFC E-7 Lonnie James Roberson was born on November 13, 1951 in 
Simpson County Mississippi, to the parentage of Mr. Lonnie Lee and 
Zeffie Lee Roberson. His siblings are: Joseph Williams; Stella Young of 
Chicago, IL; Dorothy Milton of McGee, MS; Mary Jane; Kenny; Karen; 
Patricia; and Joann of Harrisville, MS; and Jimmy Dale of Mendenhall, 
MS.
  SFC E-7 Roberson attended the New Hymn School from 1st grade to 12th 
grade where he graduated and was elected president of his class in 
1970.
  SFC E-7 Roberson is married to Mrs. Evelyn Robinson Roberson of 
Georgetown, MS. They have 2 sons: Alex Kendrick Roberson and Lonnie 
Dymond Roberson.
  After graduation SFC E-7 Roberson worked on various jobs until he was 
employed full time at Universal MFG in Mendenhall, MS, later known as 
Magnet MFG. He retired from Magnet MFG after working 27 years.
  SFC E-7 Roberson attends Brushy Creek Missionary Baptist Church 
located in Georgetown, MS where he wears many hats. He serves as: 
Deacon; Sunday School Teacher; President of Usher Ministry; President 
of Layman ministry; and Vice-President of the Friar Branch New Hope 
Sunday School Institute and he has received the Copiah Deacon Ministry 
Award.
  SFC E-7 Roberson is a member of Hopewell Lodge #507, Collins 
Consistory Lodge #190, 32nd degree located in Prentiss, MS.
  SFC E-7 Roberson joined the Army Reserve and his duty before he 
retired was Instructor at Camp Shelby, MS. He was with the 365th Supply 
and Battalion (WQ7HAA) in Jackson, MS. He received numerous awards: The 
Army Achievement Medal in June, 1986 and The Army Achievement Medal in 
1989. SFC E-7 Roberson served in Desert Storm in 1991 and retired 
November 13, 2011 after 26 years of dedicated service.
  SFC E-7 Roberson is presently employed at ABB of Crystal Springs, MS, 
formerly known as Kulhman Electric, where his job description is Field 
Service Engineer Technician.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing a dynamic 
and dedicated Veteran, SFC E-7 Lonnie James Roberson.

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