[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ALEXANDREA JOHNSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
dynamic young woman of the community, Alexandrea Johnson.
  Alexandrea Johnson is a native of Holmes County, MS. She is the 
daughter of Maria Porter-Shannon and Christopher Johnson.
  Ms. Johnson is Miss Sophomore 2018-2019 at the eminent school, Alcorn 
State University. She states that, ``It's a privilege and honor to 
serve at the institution and it gives her such an humbling and 
incredible experience to be able to grow beyond her capabilities.'' The 
school is helping her to grow into a fine young lady, leader and 
scholar. As she stepped out on faith and followed the path that God 
placed in her, ultimately things worked out in her favor.
  As Miss Sophomore, she wants to be able to inspire both males and 
females at any institution. She especially has the desire to help 
students grow within themselves and to someday inspire others in the 
Holmes County community.
  She desires to implement a platform called ``Unity'' during her reign 
as Miss Sophomore by hosting fun, modern, and informative events for 
her class because there is a need for everyone to come together. She is 
planting seeds of growth, prosperity and maturity, a goal that she has 
set for herself.
  She has also traveled abroad this summer to Viana do Castelo, 
Portugal to enhance her knowledge about medicine and how things are run 
in the hospital setting. She was thrilled and grateful to have had the 
chance to study abroad and to be granted such an incredible opportunity 
and experience.
  She also attended the Tailor Made Royal Retreat in Atlanta, Georgia 
and had a phenomenal time learning about the significance of the Royal 
Court and the Student Government Association. God's grace and mercy has 
abled her to be in this position to inspire others.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this young 
woman that Holmes County is very proud of, Ms. Alexandrea Johnson for 
her dedication to serving and giving back to the community.

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