[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E712-E713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING GROVER HOLMES HORTON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
late Mrs. Grover Holmes Horton.
  Mrs. Horton, born June 15, 1938, left to be with the Lord on May 7, 
2016. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister 
and friend.
  Mrs. Horton was a God-fearing member of Goodman Missionary Baptist 
Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Nathanial Christian. She was a 
very dedicated member who served in the choir and was the Secretary in 
her church.
  Mrs. Horton was very active and became the founder of Goodman Male 
Chorus and a member of Tri-City Gospel Choir.

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  Mrs. Horton served with the John L. Webb Grand High Court, Prince 
Hall Affiliation--F&AM as the Most Ancient Matron of Goodman Court No. 
91 in Goodman, MS; the 7th District Lecturer; and the 7th District past 
Most Ancient Matron.
  Mrs. Horton enjoyed working as a home liaison for the Holmes County 
School District and was also a Certified Election Poll Worker for many 
years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the late 
Mrs. Grover Holmes Horton.

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