[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 57 (Monday, April 3, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         HONORING TAMERA JONES

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Tamera Jones is the 
daughter of Mr. Timothy and Felicia Jones of Clinton, MS. Currently, 
Tamera is an Honor student of Clinton High School.
  Tamera is a very outgoing young lady that has served in several 
capacities in her school, showing great leadership skills and the 
qualities of a great team member. Tamera is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, 
HOSA, FEA, FCA and also a volunteer throughout the community. Not only 
is Tamera a positive influence within her school, but she is the 2016 
Miss Teen of Mississippi. In November, she will be competing for Miss 
Teen of America, a scholarship and recognition pageant that recognizes 
teenagers from each state based on their scholastic record, community 
service and development. When she graduates from High School, Tamera 
will attend Tougaloo College with her Bachelor's degree in Biological 
Science and will go on to UMMC to receive her PhD in Pediatric Surgery.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Tamera 
Jones for her hard work and dedication at Clinton High School and 
throughout the communities of Mississippi.

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