[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 118 (Friday, July 25, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    HONORING MRS. TAKIYA FRYE-LEWIS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable educator in Cleveland, Mississippi.
  Mrs. Takiya Frye-Lewis is the daughter of Ms. Carolyn Frye and the 
late Mr. Levester Frye, Sr. She is married to Mr. Casey T. Lewis and is 
the mother of two girls; Ciera and Keziah and is expecting a son in 
July of 2014 who will be named Casey, Jr. Although born in Ypsilanti, 
Michigan, Takiya Frye-Lewis has been a resident of Bolivar County, 
Mississippi for 17 years and she considers herself a ``transplanted 
native.''
  Mrs. Lewis graduated from Willow Run High School in Ypsilanti, 
Michigan in 1997 and received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Early 
Childhood Education from Mississippi Valley State University in 2005 
and her Master of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2008 from Mississippi 
Valley State University.
  Mrs. Lewis serves in the capacity of a Pre-K teacher at the Coahoma 
Opportunities Incorporated Head Start Center in Clarksdale, 
Mississippi. During her 7 years of teaching diverse socio-economic 
youths ranging in the ages of 3 to 5 years old, she has found it 
challenging and rewarding. She desires that all of the children in her 
classroom and care receive the necessary tools to advance their 
understanding, knowledge of all subject matter which is taught, even 
devoting time for individualized coaching and tutoring.
  Mrs. Lewis loves teaching and believes in helping children and adults 
strive towards their life endeavors. Her future objectives are to take 
the teachers exam and become a kindergarten teacher in a public school 
district.
  Mrs. Lewis devoted endless hours to running errands, home care needs, 
feeding and clothing the less fortunate. Also, she is active in her 
church by serving as Vice President of the Youth Department, President 
of the Purity Class, and President of the Youth and Adult choirs.
  Mrs. Lewis is a member of the NAACP and Congressman Bennie Thompson's 
Bi-Monthly Municipal Meetings which is hosted by his Mound Bayou 
District Office where she is outspoken on issues which affects her 
community and our great nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing an amazing 
Head Start professional for her dedication and service to educating the 
youths.

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