[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     HONORING LaTONYA DENISE COTTON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
determined young lady, LaTonya Denise Cotton. Ms. Cotton has shown what 
can be done through hard work, dedication and a desire to make a 
positive difference in her community.
  LaTonya Denise Cotton, a resident of Anguilla, Mississippi, was born 
on January 29, 1976 to Diane Cotton and Tom Davis in Hollandale 
Mississippi. She is a graduate of Anguilla High School.
  LaTonya is the author of a historical novel called ``A Small Payton 
Place in a Town Called Anguilla''. She has plans to make a movie based 
on the novel. LaTonya has served as a volunteer through the AmeriCorps 
program as a career trainer in Sharkey County.
  LaTonya has been a devout member of Union Chapel Baptist Church in 
Anguilla, MS for thirty one years. She is the proud parent of two 
girls, Dominique and Sumonia Cotton. She enjoys time with family and 
friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
LaTonya Denise Cotton for her dedication to serving her community.

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