[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E70]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MARGARET C. BARRETT-SIMON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable public servant. A life-long Jacksonian, Margaret C. Barrett-
Simon graduated from St. Joseph High School and the University of 
Southern Mississippi.
  She was first elected to the Jackson City Council in 1985. During her 
years of experience on the Council, she has served as President, Vice 
President, and Chair of the Planning Committee, Budget Committee, Rules 
Committee, Legislative Committee, Homeless Task Force and the 
Transportation Committee.
  She is very active in the local community through her service to 
various civic organizations. She currently serves on the board of the 
Salvation Army, Farish Street YMCA, School of Liberal Arts for Jackson 
State University and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
  She serves as the Advisory Council Member and Chair of the National 
League of Cities, National President of Women in Municipal Government 
and State President of Women in Municipal Government. She is involved 
in the Urban Poverty Task Force; the National League of Cities 
Institute for Youth, Education, and Families; and the Mississippi 
Municipal Association.
  She and her husband, Dr. Al Simon, have five daughters.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
Councilwoman Margaret C. Barrett-Simon for her dedication to serving 
others for 32 years.

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