[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 186 (Friday, October 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING EARLINE P. MALLETT MELCHOR

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 30, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Earline Mallett Melchor.
  Earline P. Mallett Melchor was born October 1, 1930, to the late 
Percy Polk and Frenchie Foreman Polk in Drew, Mississippi. She was the 
oldest of six siblings, of which she is the only one living. She has 
lived in Quitman County since December 15, 1945. She attended grade 
school at Marks Industrial High School, before the name was changed to 
West Side and Quitman County. She graduated on May 25, 1950. After 
graduation Earline immediately started working with Mrs. Ultimo Taylor 
on Riverview Plantation known as Self Farm. On December 4, 1950, she 
enrolled in Coahoma Junior College to get an Educator License. She then 
went to Rust College, Mississippi Valley State, and later attended 
Jackson State in Jackson, Mississippi, where she earned a B.S. degree. 
In 1963, she completed a master's degree in Special Education. She 
taught at West Side School for 26 years. Mrs. Melchor devoted herself 
completely to the Quitman County education system. She retired on June 
4, 1994, with 43 years and 5 months of service. She enjoyed all the 
years worked in the Quitman County School System, with her students 
being her favorite part of the job.
  She is a member of the Shady Grove M.B. Church, where Rev. Larry 
Smith is the pastor. She has been a member since 1946, and held many 
positions in the church. Despite having a heart attack, she remained a 
faithful member. Mrs. Melchor is grateful to The Lord for blessing her, 
and she is thankful to relatives, church members, friends, her Pastor 
and Wife and all who have supported her. She enjoys sewing, traveling, 
and helping others.
  Mrs. Melchor served as a Board Member of the Quitman County 
Development Organization, Counselor for the Gala Committee, Former Fire 
Fighter for the town of Falcon, and member of the MAE. She also served 
as a poll worker for many years and Election Commissioner for the town 
of Falcon. In addition, she is also a longtime member of the NAACP. She 
is also a farmer and landowner, having brought lunch for her students 
before the free lunch program was implemented.
  The mother's one son, Gene W. Mallet. She also raised her sister's 
son, the late Steven L. Polk. She has many grandchildren and nieces and 
nephews. In Mrs. Melchor's words, ``I give God all the Glory.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Earline 
P. Melchor for her dedication to serving her community and this great 
state.

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