[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING OLEXIS BRIANNA HAYMON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
goal oriented student, Olexis Brianna Haymon.
  Olexis is the daughter of Otha and Debra Haymon, longtime residents 
of Pickens, Mississippi.
  Olexis Brianna Haymon possesses a 4.0 grade-point average since she 
was in kindergarten. Currently a 12th-grader, Olexis Brianna Haymon is 
no stranger to community service. Whenever the town of Pickens, 
Mississippi has its cleanup days, Olexis is always right there doing 
her part to help her community.
  In additional to that, Olexis often volunteers to help her mother, 
Debra Haymon, an employee of Mid-Delta Home Health, with community 
health fairs. She is also an active participant in the Leadership 
program of the Mississippi State Extension Service for Holmes County, 
Mississippi.
  Olexis has made history as the first queen of the recently merged 
Holmes County Central High School of 2014-2015. The Holmes County 
School District merged all three of its high schools into one newly-
named school for educational enhancement. Olexis is Miss Holmes County 
Central High School.
  Not only is Olexis active in her community, but also active in her 
school as well. She is a member of the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student 
Association) in which she is responsible for the school membership 
drive. According to one of her teachers, ``She encourages and provides 
help to fellow classmates because she believes in helping everyone 
succeed.'' She definitely tries to be a role model for the 9th graders. 
Her high school counselor commented in a letter of reference that 
``Olexis is a well-rounded person. She is well behaved, has great 
personality and has many leadership qualities.''
  Olexis also actively served as the 2014 president for her school's 
Jobs for Mississippi Graduates (JMG) program. Recently, she earned 
first place in the Community Students Learning Center's Annual Essay 
Writing Contest and thereby was the recipient of the Community Students 
Learning Center's Scholarship Award in the amount of $500.00. Olexis 
plans to use her CSLC scholarship winnings toward her college pursuit 
in nursing at Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Olexis 
Brianna Haymon, as a student who is goal oriented and making a 
difference in her community.

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