[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E236]
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                      HONORING FANNIE'S NEST, INC.

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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 a 
group of innovators who have shown what can be done through hard work, 
dedication and a desire to serve their community, Fannie's Nest, Inc.
  Fannie's Nest, Inc. is a Mississippi based nonprofit organization and 
with its ministry incorporated on January 22, 2016 by founders Pamela 
Scott Bracey, PhD and Darrell Scott, Jr. The founders along with 
several other cousins were interested in carrying out the legacy of 
``educated communities of Christian unity'' instilled by their 
grandmother, the late Fannie Lee Jones Scott. Fannie was the mother of 
12 children, and mother-like figure to several other children in the 
community of Yazoo City, Mississippi. She also served as a devoted 
choir leader of Tulane Missionary Baptist Church in Yazoo City for many 
years until her untimely passing to be with the Lord in 1996.
  As a charitable organization and ministry, Fannie's Nest, Inc. vision 
is to exhibit a sincere hands-on Christian approach to encourage the 
development of well-rounded youth that grow to make positive impacts in 
all areas of society. Their mission is to educate, empower, and expose 
youth to a variety of stimulating experiences with the ultimate goal of 
nurturing them to soar beyond mediocrity, negative stereotypes, and 
unfavorable statistics.
  The organizers and members of Fannie's Nest, Inc. are committed to 
designing and implementing innovative mentoring programs, conferences, 
and events that cater to youth in pursuit of aiding Mississippi 
students and communities to grow in the following areas: Educational 
Scholarship, Career Development, Leadership, Service Learning, 
Financial Education, Physical Fitness, Self-Awareness, Cultural 
Awareness, Music Appreciation, and Communication.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Fannie's 
Nest, Inc. for its dedication and desire to serve others and giving 
back to the community.

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