[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 75 (Friday, May 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E718]
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                   HONORING THE 21 CLUB INCORPORATED

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
organization who has shown what can be done through hard work, 
dedication and a desire to serve their community, the 21 Club 
Incorporated. The 21 Club Incorporated has served as a support system 
to citizens of Yazoo County.
  The 21 Club Incorporated is a non-profit organization founded in 1954 
in Yazoo City Mississippi with the mission of rendering charitable and 
recreational services to its community. The club is one of the oldest 
in Yazoo City.
  Beginning in 1965, the club has sponsored ``The Mr. and Miss 21 Club 
Scholarship Pageant'' with the goal of providing scholarships to 
deserving young girls and boys in the community to assist them in 
pursuing a higher education. In conjunction with the American Legion, 
they sponsor local boys and girls attending Boys and Girls State, a 
program where students from across the state learn about state 
government.
  The 21 Club partner with local emergency management agencies in the 
event of natural disasters in Yazoo County. They offered assistance 
during Hurricane Katrina and the massive tornado that hit Yazoo County 
a few years ago. They also assist people when individual emergencies 
happen, such as, houses being burned and they often assist church youth 
groups when they travel.
  They make an annual Christmas donation to the Yazoo County Department 
of Family and Human Services to help buy toys for less fortunate 
families at Christmas and an annual donation to the Boys and Girls Club 
of Yazoo City. The club also makes annual donations to elementary 
schools in the county to provide items such as: school uniforms, 
supplies, prizes and reward incentives, etc.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 21 
Club Incorporated for its dedication to serving others and giving back 
to the community.

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