[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
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                          HONORING MARIE FORD

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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 
remarkable public servant, Mrs. Marie Ford.
  Mrs. Ford is the daughter of the late Mrs. Clay D. Moore. She is 
married to Mr. Charles Ford and the mother of two daughters, Luetrina 
and Catrina. She has two grandsons and three siblings.
  Mrs. Ford is a retired educator but continues to work on a part-time 
basis in education. She received her education in the Greenville Public 
School District. She attended Lucy L. Webb Elementary School and 
graduated from Coleman High School in 1964. She furthered her education 
at Mississippi Valley State University, graduating with degrees in 
Biology and Chemistry in 1969. She later received a Masters Degree from 
Delta State University in Biology in 1975.
  Her teaching career has spanned some 40 plus years. She began 
teaching at Coleman High School, then Leland Middle School, and 
eventually Leland High School, where she officially retired in 2009.
  Mrs. Ford is a member of the Greater St. Peter M.B. Church, pastored 
by Dr. Jesse King. She serves as the church's secretary and 
Superintendent of the Sunday school. She also serves as the Dean of the 
Washington County General Baptist Association, and a member of Delta 
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. Marie 
Ford for her dedication to serving others and giving back to the 
community.

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