[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 87 (Tuesday, June 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E819]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING CYNTHIA T. LEE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable and ambitious citizen with a desire to pursue justice for 
others, Cynthia T. Lee.
  Cynthia T. Lee is a native of Raymond, MS. Her parent, Ms. Sonja 
Wilson Lee and the late grandparents, Annie Mae and Sam Wilson are very 
proud of her accomplishments. After graduating from Raymond High School 
in 2006, she attended Jackson State University and received her 
Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
  While in college, Cynthia developed a passion for social justice-
oriented work and decided to further her education at the University of 
Alabama, where she received a Masters of Social Work degree in May 
2012. In the fall of 2012 Cynthia began her matriculation at the 
University of Mississippi School of Law. Currently, as a third-year law 
student she has demonstrated her capacity and competence as a leader by 
serving as the student coordinator for the Pro Bono Initiative and the 
President of the Public Interest.
  Ms. Lee's Law Foundation is admirable. She was the recipient of the 
University of Mississippi's Pro Bono Initiative Service Award, as well 
as the Adams and Reese Pro Bono Award. In addition, she also serves as 
a dedicated member of the Trial Advocacy Board, the Law Association for 
Women, and Black Law Students Association. As a proud member of BLSA, 
she has served as the 2013-2014 Community Service Committee co-chair 
and currently serves as the 2014-2015 Black History and Social Action 
Committee co-chair. Her dedication to service and academics has 
resulted in her receiving the BLSA Member of the year and the BLSA 2 L 
Scholarship award. Cynthia is truly thankful to God, her mom, aunties, 
uncles, family and friends for their continued support of her academic 
advancement and services to others.
  After law school, Cynthia plans to sit for the Mississippi Bar, and 
pursue a career dedicated to Social Justice with a specific emphasis in 
Criminal Justice Reform.

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