[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 116 (Wednesday, June 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MANUEL KILLEBREW

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
living legend, a vessel of honor Mr. Manuel Killebrew.
  Manuel Killebrew was born on November 11, 1950. He is the sixth child 
born to the Late Paul and Naomi B. Killebrew. He spent his early years 
in Marks and Lambert MS.
  Manuel Killebrew attended and graduated from Quitman County High 
School in 1970. After earning his high school diploma, he received a 
B.A. in Industrial Arts from Jackson State University in 1974. Manuel 
still lives in the home that his father had built for $4,500.00. He has 
been married to the love of his life (Jewel Phipps Killebrew) for 47 
years. They are proud parents of Latonia (Marvin) Thigpen and Manuel 
Killebrew Jr. They have been blessed with four grandchildren and five 
great grandchildren. He and his lovely wife have been blessed to travel 
in their retirement both in the Unites States and abroad, most recently 
to Japan, Hong Kong and Beijing. The highlight oftheir trip to Asia was 
to stand on the Great Wall of China.
  While still in high school, he participated in a walk out in protest 
to the unfair treatment of people of color. Mr. Killebrew was a 
participant in the March on Washington. He also participated in the 
historic Mule Train. He was honored as a Man ofthe Year for the Mule 
Train Historical Society.
  Down thru the years, Mr. Killebrew has worked as a grocery stock 
clerk, janitor, bus driver, teacher, and a special education trainer 
for new teachers. He currently serves as a deacon and treasurer for 
Valley Queen M.B. Church, and president of Delta Burial. He serves on 
North Delta Planning Development, Quitman County Gala, and the 
Northwest Community Foundation. The job he has most enjoyed has been 
serving as President for the Board of Supervisors for Quitman County 
for more than 30 years. Mr. Manuel Killebrew is still a country boy at 
heart, his fall ``green patch'' is welcomed by Quitman County residents 
and others.
  Mr. Killebrew has been recognized throughout the Delta as a man of 
impeccable integrity, service, compassion and outstanding spirit. Mr. 
Killebrew's raison d'etre (known for) will always be the small acts of 
kindness done well, and without expectation of reward or recognition. 
These are the acts of kindness that will find a special place in 
people's hearts.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Manuel Killebrew for his legacy of service and dedication to the great 
citizens of Mississippi's Delta.

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