[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1577-E1578]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LOUISE STEWART

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable community servant, Louise Stewart. Louise has shown what can 
be done through hard work, dedication and the desire to live a long and 
fruitful life.
  Louise Stewart was born in Delta, Louisiana. She is the oldest of 
three children and the only girl of the late John A. Murray, Sr. and 
Nona Ellis Murray.
  Louise is a graduate of the Vicksburg Public School System, class of 
1948 Bowman High School. Louise participated in the study of 
Progressive Education in Black High Schools (1940-46), which Magnolia 
High School of Vicksburg was included in the study.
  Louise married the late Charles L. Stewart. The Stewart's relocated 
to Chicago, IL in search of better opportunities. While in Chicago 
Louise enrolled in Chicago City Junior College, the Malcom X Branch, 
graduating with an Associate in Arts degree and continued her studies 
at Chicago City Teachers College majoring in Elementary Education. She 
became employed at the University of Illinois Medical Center.

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  After returning to Vicksburg in 1970, Louise worked in the Vicksburg 
School System as a Substitute Teacher. Later, she began working at 
Sears in sales and training as coordinator. She retired after 21 years 
of service.
  Louise is a member of Mount Calvary M.B. Church. She has been a 
member of the Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club since 1986. Louise 
has served as assistant treasurer, treasurer, and financial secretary 
for the club. She has a heart to serve as needed. She loves life, 
reading, traveling and having fun.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Louise Stewart for her dedication and tenacity to serving her community 
and desire to be an example for all

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