[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 62 (Saturday, April 8, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E494]
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                       HONORING MR. JAMES MALLETT

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Saturday, April 8, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
community servant, Mr. James Mallett. Mr. Mallett has shown what can be 
done through tenacity, dedication and a desire to serve his community.
  James Mallett was born in the Carter community to Edward and Ethel 
Mallett. James' family lived on a plantation called Clark and Cato. He 
grew up in a small church called Mt. Salem. He learned many life 
lessons from working on the family farm.
  James graduated from Yazoo City High School in 1983. James attended 
Jackson State University, but returned home to take a job with Yazoo 
Industries, where he remained for ten years.
  In 1990 Chief BJ Wright offered James a job at the Yazoo City Fire 
Department. Through the years, James also had the opportunity to work 
under Charles Moore, Mike Woodard, Roy Wilson and Terry Harber.
  James credits his wife, Alma, for supporting him as he worked for the 
Yazoo City Fire Department for 25 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. James 
Mallett for his dedication and loyalty to Yazoo City.

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