[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. TIMOTHY CRUDUP

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable veteran and community servant, Mr. Timothy Crudup. Mr. 
Crudup has shown what can be done through hand work, setting goals, and 
aiming high.
  Timothy Crudup, the fourth child of Mr. Jonas Crudup and Mrs. Tommie 
Lyles Crudup, was born in Scott County, Forest, Mississippi. He lived 
in Forest all of his childhood and young adult life, where he attended 
elementary school and the ninth and tenth grades of high school. While 
in high school, he was drafted in 1943, to serve in the United States 
Navy, during WWII. After his tour of duty, Mr. Crudup received an 
honorable discharge from the United States Navy in January 1946.
  In the fall of 1946, having a desire to complete his high school 
education, he enrolled in the Alcorn Laboratory High School in Lorman, 
MS. With an interest in furthering his education, after graduating from 
high school, he enrolled in Alcorn College, with a major in education. 
Later, he received the Master's degree from Jackson State University in 
Administration and Supervision.
  In 1952, Mr. Crudup began his teaching career in the Madison County 
School System and remained with this school system until his retirement 
in 1985. His first position was as a high school teacher at the 
Farmhaven High School in Farmhaven, MS. After teaching for one year, 
his leadership abilities were recognized, and he was offered the 
position of principal of that school. Later the school was relocated to 
a new school building with the name changed to Luther Branson. He 
continued to serve as principal in that community for 14 years. Then he 
was asked to accept the principal position at Rosa Scott High School, 
in Madison, MS, where he served in that position for 19 years, retiring 
in 1985.
  He married his college sweetheart, Miss Annie Camille Jefferson of 
Yazoo City, Mississippi. They have one child, Linda Crudup Gladney, and 
one grandchild, Brian Timothy Gladney.
  Although Mr. Crudup's career as an educator was in the Madison County 
School System, he and his wife made their home in Yazoo City, 
Mississippi. He was active in both communities. Upon his retirement, he 
was recognized by the Madison Ridgeland branch of the NAACP for his 
dedicated service in the field of education and his pivotal role in 
school desegregation in Mississippi, specifically, in Madison County. 
Also, he was recognized by Rosa Scott Parent/Teacher Association for 
his leadership and unceasing efforts to provide quality education for 
all students of Madison County Schools.
  A strong spiritual foundation has always been central in Mr. Crudup's 
personal and family life. He has been very active in Mt. Vernon 
Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Superintendent of 
the Sunday School and Church Treasurer. He dedicated much of his time 
in service through his church, in whatever capacity needed. The church 
formally recognized his many years of service in 2005.
  In the Yazoo City community, he served on the Board of Trustees for 
the King's Daughter's Hospital from October, 2002 through March, 2005. 
Other organizations he was affiliated with are: Masons, Phi Beta Sigma 
Fraternity, Inc., Phi Delta Kappa, Yazoo County Alcorn Alumni Club, 
American Legion, the Yazoo County Fair and Civic League, Inc. On March 
26, 2006, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Mississippi and 
Senator Joseph Thomas, commended the civic and charitable 
accomplishments of Mr. Crudup and designated that day as ``Timothy 
Crudup Day'' in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
  Mr. Crudup has been a role model to many and is spoken highly of by 
so many citizens of various segments of the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Timothy Crudup for his dedication to serving our great Country and his 
community.

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