[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DELORES GIBBS RANKIN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
tenancy and dedication of Mrs. Delores Gibbs Rankin.
  Delores Gibbs Rankin was born in Jefferson County, Mississippi. She 
attended both elementary and high school in the same county. Delores 
attended Jackson State University receiving a Bachelors of Arts degree 
in Sociology in 1969 and a Masters in Sociology in 1980.
  Delores started working as an Eligibility Worker with the State 
Department of Public Welfare in 1970. Five years later, she was 
appointed to Social Worker until 1980. Effective July 1, 1980, Delores 
was appointed the first African-American County Director for the 
Jefferson County Welfare Department. She faithfully kept the position 
of County Director until she retired in August 2010.
  Delores considers it an honor to have served in various positions 
within the Department of Human Services. By putting God first and 
having a great and dedicated staff, services were provided for those in 
need.
  During her forty years of her employment career, Delores was 
affiliated with the following community organizations: Jefferson County 
Chamber of Commerce; Jefferson County Extension Services Advisory 
Council; Jefferson County School District Federal Programs Advisory 
Committee; AJFC Community Action Board of Directors; Chairperson of 
Jefferson County Daycare Center; Medgar Evers Home Health Advisory 
Board; Chapter I Parent Advisory Council; FHA Agricultural Council; 
Headstart Policy Council; Jefferson County Vo-Tech Advisory Board; 
Mental Health Advisory Council; Vice President of State Employees 
Association of Mississippi; County and Regional Directors Association; 
Interagency Council for Jefferson County; Southwest Development and 
Planning District; Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center Advisory 
Council; Jefferson County Economic Development County; and Home 
Extension Services Advisory Council.
  Delores is a devoted member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church 
in Fayette, Mississippi. Her church affiliations include being the 
Usher Board President, Finance Committee Chairperson, Senior Choir 
Treasurer, Sunday School Treasurer, United Methodist Women Treasurer, 
Building Fund Committee Secretary, and Adult Sunday School Teacher.
  Delores has four beautiful children and eight gorgeous grandchildren. 
In her spare time, she likes to travel, shop, help others, spend time 
with family, and indulge in outdoor fishing.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Delores Gibbs Rankin for her dedication to serving others.

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