[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 153 (Friday, September 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E815]
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                         HONORING RUTHIE McCOY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 4, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and ambitious woman, Ms. Ruthie McCoy. Ruthie has shown what 
can be done through hard work, dedication, and a desire to serve 
others.
  Ruthie is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Warren Central High 
School. After graduation, she started working as an armed security 
officer at the Army Corp of Engineers. Ruthie knew this job was a segue 
to the career she dreamed about as a 9-year-old girl.
  She joined the Yazoo Police Department and later enrolled at the 
state police academy where she graduated with the Basic class of 263 
officers. She is also a part of the Domestic Violence Taskforce.
  McCoy is a mother of three who look at her as their ``hero.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Ruthie McCoy for her passion and dedication to serving Yazoo City and 
desire to make a difference in the community.

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