[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING JEFFERY KILPATRICK

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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, Mr. Jeffery Kilpatrick.
  Jeffery Demond Kilpatrick was born on August 13, 1973, in East St. 
Louis, Illinois to the parents of Jimmy and Mary Alice Kilpatrick.
  Jeffery is a dedicated member of the Body of Christ Ministry in 
Memphis, Tennessee under the leadership of Pastor Barbara Palmer.
  Jeffery graduated high school in May 1991 from East St. Louis Senior 
High School. He later continued his graduate studies at Mississippi 
Valley State University where he earned his Bachelor and Master 
Degrees.
  He developed an interest in politics at an early age and decided to 
run for the position of Mayor of the City of Drew in 2005 and was 
successfully re-elected in 2009 and 2013.
  Along with ensuring the safety and promoting the development of new 
businesses and community enrichment Jeffery is a Correctional 
Supervisor at the Mississippi State Penitentiary and Mound Bayou Police 
Department where he has also made a career of protecting the citizens 
of Sunflower County for 23\1/2\ years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Jeffery Kilpatrick for his dedication to serving others and giving back 
to his community.

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