[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HENRY LUCKETT

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of MIssissippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
intuitive and self-motivated man, Mr. Henry Luckett.
  Mr. Henry Luckett was born and raised in Canton, MS, to Hemy and 
Lucille Luckett. He is the second of six children born. His parents 
instilled in him at an early age, that if you want to be a productive 
citizen you must take education seriously, work hard , and never make 
excuses.
  Mr. Luckett has lived in Holmes County since 1982. His family and 
faith are very important. He's married to Mrs. Charlie M. Luckett and 
they are the proud parents of four children.
  Mr. Luckett currently serves as Chancery Clerk of Holmes County since 
January 2012. He is an active member of: Holmes County School and 
Community, serving as a Charter member of Leadership Holmes since 1993; 
Board of Directors of Holmes County Chambers of Commerce, (2002-2008), 
as President (2008-2010); and he was President of the William Sullivan 
School PTA from 2005 to 2010. He currently serves as a member of thoard 
of the State PTA of Mississippi. to
  Mr. Luckett received a B.A. in Business Administration from Fisk 
University in Nashville, Tenn., in 1974. He has 26 years of public 
service with the Depatiment of Human Services (1982-2008), and served 
as County Director of Holmes County from 1992 to 2008. During this 
Administration, he was a member of the Six Million Dollar Club, which 
were counties who were issued six million dollars or more annually in 
food stamps benefits. Only twenty-five States had that distinction. 
Being one among the National Six Million Dollar Club members Holmes 
County received numerous awards from the USDA for exceptional 
management of the program. As Director he always made sure that 
everyone was treated with respect and those eligible received their 
benefits in a timely manner.
  Mr. Luckett previously served as Project Director for the Mississippi 
Parent Information Resource Center Program for the Community Students 
Learning Center. The Program serves parents of Title 1 students 
Statewide with information, resources, and training that supports 
student achievement. Continuing with the support of the community and 
his involvement with Holmes County Students, the program provides 
summer employment to the students which teaches them professional work 
ethics and preparation for future leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Henry 
Luckett for his desire for continued excellence in his community.

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