[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 11 (Friday, January 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E104]
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                       HONORING DIANNE J. TAYLOR

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 17, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Dianne J. Taylor, an employee of the Mississippi Department of Human 
Services for over twenty years.
  The opportunity to become a civil servant of any branch of the 
government is a great privilege to be able to serve the American 
people. Dianne graduated from Troy State University in 1993 with her 
B.S. Degree in Resource Management and shortly afterwards she began her 
career with the Mississippi Department of Human Services in that same 
year.
  In an effort to build upon her academic training and hands on 
learning within the agency, Dianne returned to school and received her 
MBA from Delta State University in 2004.
  During this entire time, she maintained her employment as a case 
manager in Tallahatchie County where she administers the Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. This program is designed 
to help single parents become self-sufficient so that they can 
transition off of public assistance.
  Dianne has all intentions of retiring as a civil servant employee, 
realizing the opportunity given to her twenty years ago has been not 
only more than a privilege but rewarding by allowing her to help others 
in need.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Dianne 
J. Taylor for her longevity and dedication to helping others as an 
employee of the Mississippi Department of Health and Human Services.

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