[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E487-E488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING CHARLES TILLMAN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable public servant, Mr. Charles Tillman a native of Brookhaven, 
Mississippi. Mr. Charles Tillman earned his Bachelor's degree in 
Business Education from Alcorn State University and his Master's degree 
in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Southern California.

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  He has more than thirty years of experience in education through his 
service as the former counselor at Lanier High School, as a former 
Assistant Principal at Hardy Junior High School and as a former 
Principal at Rowan Junior High and Brinkley Junior High School.
  His contributions to the local community include: the Town Creek 
Project, Midtown Federal Housing Rehabilitation Program, Midtown 
Community Service Centers, and a Community Economic Development Grant. 
He has also served as: President of the Rolling Hills Neighborhood 
Association, a Habitat for Humanity board member and a 2004 Mississippi 
Delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
  He has served on various committees in the City Council and among the 
community such as the Mayor's Advisory Committee, Superintendent's 
Advisory Committee, Keep Jackson Beautiful, and Jackson School Board 
President. He was formerly the Chairman of the Council's Budget 
Committee.
  Councilman Tillman has been awarded: a pedestrian crosswalk on North 
Mill Street in his honor, the Boy Scouts of America Seminole District's 
Principal-of-the-Year Award, Governor's Distinguished Service Award for 
Outstanding Voluntary Community Service and National Council of Negro 
Women's Appreciation Award for Outstanding and Dedicated Service.
  He was married to the late Issie Patterson and has two children, 
Vanessa and Randy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Councilman 
Charles Tillman for his dedication in serving.

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