[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 102 (Tuesday, June 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JESSICA HAYGOOD

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Jessica Haygood is the 
daughter of Pearlie Haygood of Marks, Mississippi. She is a goal-
oriented senior at Madison Shannon Palmer High School and has been an 
honor student since her freshman year. She is a cheerleader and a 
member of the Beta Club, Tri-County Workforce Alliance, Yearbook 
Committee, Student Council, and Lackey Scholar. She has received many 
awards and has been recognized for her outstanding academic performance 
through programs such as the ACT Scholars and Superintendent's List.
  Jessica is an active member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 
of Lambert, Mississippi. She is the Sunday School and Bible Class 
secretary, the sound room technician, and serves on both the praise 
dance team and mass choir. Occasionally, she teaches the youth Sunday 
school class.
  Not only is she active in her school and church, but she also 
volunteers in her community. She assists classmates after school, 
volunteers at Mule Train festival events, tutors' students at Quitman 
County Elementary School, and is a member of the Reject all Tobacco 
volunteer group. She plans to obtain a degree in Biology at the 
University of Mississippi. Afterwards, she plans to attend the 
University of Mississippi Medical Center and pursue a career in 
medicine. Jessica is an exceptional student and extraordinary young 
lady who desires to make a difference in her community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Jessica 
Haygood as an extraordinary student who is goal oriented and making a 
difference in her community.

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