[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 15 (Friday, January 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E75-E76]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING SYLVIA NEWMAN-GREEN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 24, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and ambitious woman, Mrs. Sylvia Newman-Green. Sylvia has 
shown what can be done through hard work, dedication and a desire to 
serve others.
  Sylvia was born in Louise, Mississippi and attended school in the 
Humphreys County School district. She graduated from high school in 
1995 and went on to attend MS Valley State University where she earned 
her Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science. Sylvia later earned 
her Master of Science Degree in Technology Education from Jackson State 
University, where she was a

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member of the Epsilon Pi tau Technology Honor Society.
  Sylvia Newman-Green worked for Bank Plus for three years and worked 
over nine years for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security 
as an employment interviewer and for the Internet Technology Department 
at their Yazoo City office. She began working for the Yazoo County 
School District on July 1, 2011, as an IT Professional. Over the years, 
Sylvia's duties grew and soon her job titles changed. She is currently 
the Director of Publicity and Technology Specialist. Sylvia is also the 
owner of Premier Designs Jewelry and SassyDesignz08 T-Shirt Boutique.
  Sylvia and her husband Nakia, Sr. are the parents of two boys: 
Dontrell and Donavin. She is heavily involved in school activities as a 
parent, but also volunteer in various capacities. She is the Co-Sponsor 
for the Yazoo County National Beta Club Society and is certified as an 
athletic Coach through the MS High School Activities Association.
  Outside of her volunteer efforts with Yazoo County Schools, she is 
involved with the Youth Department at Peter Rock Church of God in 
Christ, Junior Auxiliary of Yazoo City, Elite Club of Yazoo City and 
Mentors and educate local youth and senior citizens on technology. 
Sylvia is a Charter Member of the Omega Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha 
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. of Yazoo City. Sylvia has served as chapter 
Treasurer for seven years and Budget and Finance Chair and has served 
on several other committees.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Sylvia Newman-Green for her passion and dedication to serving Yazoo 
County, and her desire to make a difference in the community and 
preparing children for the future.

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