[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 104 (Thursday, June 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E512-E513]
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                         HONORING ERIC THOMPSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
hardworking and ambitious man, Mr. Eric Thompson. Eric has shown what 
can be done through hard work, dedication and a desire to serve others.
  Eric Thompson is a native of Rolling Fork, Mississippi and a graduate 
of South Delta High School in 2013. During his high school career, he 
participated in football, basketball, and track. Eric excelled in 
football, becoming an All-District Wide Receiver his Junior and Senior 
year. He made the decision to attend the University of Arkansas at Pine 
Bluff majoring in Computer Science.
  During his years on the university's campus, Mr. Thompson spent most 
of his time with the ROTC program. This interaction directly affected 
his development as an impactful leader and his ability to work well 
with others while building a cohesive environment. Eric was a member of 
the Golden Lion Football Team while at UAPB. He worked his way into a 
starting position as a wide receiver and on special teams. He also 
became a member of the Gamma Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi 
Fraternity, Inc. He graduated in 2018 with his Bachelor of Science 
Degree in Computer Science.
  After graduating he became a Math Teacher and Coach for the South 
Delta School District (Middle School), giving back to the community 
that raised him. Within his first year as a coach, his leadership 
skills and his ability to create a TEAM approach; his students 
increased their test scores from 21 to 69 percent. He made a 
significant impact with his students on the field as well as a new 
coach taking over the reins with only one week before the season 
started; his team produced a winning season finishing 5-2. His 
basketball team finished 8-6 in his first year. He is now in his second 
year of teaching and his student's test scores have continued to 
increase

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to above 70 percent. The South Delta Middle School basketball team won 
the Conference Championship this season finishing 16-0 in district 
play. Mr. Thompson was inaugurated into the Leadership Team at South 
Delta Middle School as a bright and upcoming leader. He is the youngest 
member affiliated with this leadership team. Mr. Thompson holds many 
other responsibilities while excelling through his career.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Eric 
Thompson for his passion and dedication to his community and desire to 
make a difference in the lives of the students of the South Delta 
School District.

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