[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 93 (Monday, June 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E894-E895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LUCILLE SHIRLEY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable public servant, Ms. Lucille Shirley.
  Lucille Shirley was born February 23, 1948 to the late George and 
Margaret Shirley, in McComb, Mississippi. She completed her public 
education in the McComb Public Schools, graduating high school in 1967.
  Lucille decided to join the military and enlisted January 25, 1968, 
completed Basic Training in Fort McClellan, Alabama and received 
advanced training at AIT in Fort Benjamin Harris, Indiana. Her military 
experience

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spans fifteen years and includes: Fort Sill, Oklahoma--Clerk Typist; 
Fort Jackson, South Carolina--Drill Sergeant; Fort Bragg, North 
Carolina--Drill Sergeant; U.S. Army Base Zweibrucken, Germany--
Administration; U.S. Army Base Busan, Korea--Staff Sergeant; Jackson, 
Mississippi--Receptionist; Jackson, Mississippi--Armed Forces 
Recruiting Station; 71L30 Administrative Specialist--10 years; and 
71N30 Traffic Management Coordinator--5 years.
  Lucille went to Jackson, Mississippi in 1977 and remained until 1979. 
While in Jackson, she was invited to a revival at Greater Bethlehem 
Temple Church. Little did she know that this revival would change her 
life. In October 1979, she was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus 
Christ and received the gift of the Holy Ghost, evidenced by speaking 
in tongues as the spirit gave utterance.
  Lucille's other work experiences were: Krystal's Restaurant--
Management 1980-1982; W.H. McCoy Federal Building 1982-1983; 
Mississippi Veteran's Medical Center 1993-1998; Greater Bethlehem 
Temple Church--Food Service 1993-2011; and Jackson Public School 
District--Special Education Transportation Attendant 2012-Present.
  Lucille also has many honors and recognitions: National Defense 
Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Good Conduct Medal--4TH Award; 
Expert Badge M-16 Rifle Bar; Army Service Ribbon; NCO Professional 
Development; Overseas Service Ribbon; after all her successes she was 
also a cancer survivor--5 Years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Lucille Shirley for her dedication to serving others and giving back to 
our community.

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