[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E684]
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                HONORING WILLIAM (BILL) DESHUN ROBINSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
William D. Robinson, who is a motivated Greenwood High School student, 
athlete, and citizen of Leflore County.
  William (Bill) D. Robinson was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on 
October 11, 1994. At the age of four, his mother and he moved to 
Michigan where he attended public and charter schools. Even at a young 
age, his peers noticed that he had leadership potential and the 
academic motivation to excel. He was voted ``Most Likely to Succeed''.
  After living in Michigan for five years, his mother moved his family 
back to Greenwood. His brother, two sisters and he were excited to be 
back home with their family and friends. Bill continued to love 
learning and enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
  In school his academic success was recognized by being named to the 
Greenwood High School Honor Roll, being honor Mr. William D. Robinson, 
who is a elected treasurer of the GHS Beta Club, and motivated 
Greenwood High School student, being chosen Student of the Month by his 
teachers.
  Sports have been a passion for him throughout his middle school and 
high school years. Through the Greenwood High School football team, he 
has been named 2nd Team All-Commonwealth Defensive End and has twice 
been a member of the 4A District Championship team. He also 
participates in the GHS Track and Field Team.
  As an employee of Greenwood Market Place, he has been promoted as 
Student Produce Manager. In his job, Bill manages department inventory 
and maintains product quality.
  Bill participates in many school and community organizations. He is a 
member of the GHS Youth Advisory Council, the SkillsUSA organization, 
and the Distinguished Gentlemen of Maroon and White. He serves on the 
Teen Advisory Group of the Greenwood Leflore Library, was recognized as 
the Rotary Club Student of the Month for January. He often volunteers 
at the Golden Age Nursing Home.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing an 
exemplary young man, Mr. William D. (Bill) Robinson, someone who 
balances academic success, life skills, and good citizenship.

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