[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 108 (Friday, June 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING KENNEDY ALLYSA WRIGHT

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
goal oriented student at Madison Shannon Palmer High School in Marks, 
Mississippi.
  Kennedy Allysa Wright is eighteen years old and a senior at Madison 
Shannon Palmer High School. She was born in Clarksdale, MS, but she 
grew up in Marks, MS. She has two siblings, Shadrick Wright, IV and 
Kaitlyn Wright. Her dad, Shadrick Wright, III works for a local factory 
and her mother, Cathy Wright, is an LPN II. When she graduates from 
high school, she plans to attend Mississippi State University and 
obtain a master's degree in Biological Sciences.
  Throughout her tenure at Madison Shannon Palmer High School, she has 
participated in many organizations and a sport. She has held leadership 
positions such as President of the FCCLA, Vice President of the Student 
Council in her eleventh grade year, President of the Student Council in 
her twelfth grade year, and Treasurer of the Beta Club. She has also 
participated in other clubs and sport such as the Science Club and 
Powerlifting.
  Along with her participation in various clubs and organizations, she 
has received many awards for her impressive academic standing and 
citizenship. She has received many academic awards, such as Highest 
Average, Superintendent's List, and Perfect Attendance. She has also 
placed second and third in many of the powerlifting competitions. For 
her Citizenship Award, she participated in many volunteer and community 
service projects. She has packed lunches for the needy, donated blood 
and clothing items, and helped the elderly. She has also been assisting 
her peers in applying for college.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Kennedy 
Allysa Wright as a student who is goal oriented and making a difference 
in her community.

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