[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 87 (Friday, May 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E679]
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                        HONORING CHARLES SELMON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
public servant, Charles Selmon. Mr. Selmon has shown what can be done 
through tenacity, dedication and a desire to serve Warren County.
  Mr. Selmon earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Master's 
Degree in Counseling Psychology from Mississippi College. He studied 
Economic Development at the University of Southern Mississippi. He 
furthered his studies in the Post Master's Degree program at Jackson 
State University. Mr. Selmon has received National Security Training 
from the U.S. Army War College located in Carlisle, PA.
  Mr. Selmon has served as a Psychology Instructor at both Alcorn State 
University and Hinds Community College. Mr. Selmon was elected to the 
Warren County Board of Supervisors position in 1996. He was elected to 
a fifth term with the Warren County Board of Supervisors. While serving 
on the Board of Supervisors Mr. Selmon has served as President and 
Vice-President. He has also served as President of the Mississippi 
Association of Supervisors (MAS) and as President of the Mississippi 
Association of Supervisors Minority Caucus. Mr. Selmon was chosen to 
represent the State of Mississippi with the National Association of 
Counties regarding Human Services.
  Mr. Selmon is a member of the Warren County Economic Development 
Committee, Back-To-School Committee (School Day Supplies), Warren 
County Community Development Committee (Senior Citizens Dinner), and 
serves on the Workforce Investment Board. He is the President of the 
Boys and Girls Club of Vicksburg which he established.
  Mr. Selmon was appointed Superintendent of Sunday School and selected 
to the Deacon Board of Travelers Rest Baptist Church.
  Mr. Selmon received the President Award for Distinguished Leadership 
in Government.
  Mr. Selmon is the father of twin daughters, Alyshia and Tericka 
Selmon. He is married to Fredia Selmon.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Supervisor 
Charles Selmon for his services to Warren County.

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