[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1337]
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                     HONORING BARBARA KENDRICK, FNP

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
resourceful and ambitious woman, Ms. Barbara Kendrick. Barbara has 
shown what can be done through hard work, dedication and a desire to 
serve others.
  Ms. Kendrick was born in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of nine 
children. She moved to Carthage, MS at five months old to live with her 
aunt and uncle upon the death of her mother.
  Barbara earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1993 from 
Mississippi College and her Master of Science in Nursing in 2004 from 
Alcorn State University. She is certified through the American 
Accredited Nurses Association.
  Barbara has practiced nursing for about 20 years; she has worked as a 
Family Nurse Practitioner for 10 years and has worked at the G. V. 
Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center for 7 years. She has served about 
933 veterans at the VA Medical Center. Barbara has a great appreciation 
for veterans because she was raised by her uncle who was a Korean 
Veteran.
  Barbara is an active member of the American Nurses Association and 
volunteer with the American Kidney Foundation by conducting screenings. 
She also assists with outreach for Veteran enrollment. She is a member 
of Faith for Life Church located in Jackson, MS. Barbara enjoys singing 
gospel in her spare time.
  Barbara lives in Clinton, MS along with her three sons. She strives 
every day to have a positive impact on her patients while remembering 
her motto, ``If I can't help you, I'll find someone who can.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Barbara Kendrick for her passion and dedication to serving our great 
Country and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

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