[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E955-E956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LATE JIMMY JENKINS

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 7, 2021

  Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
legacy of Jimmy Jenkins--a veteran, educator, and inspirational member 
of our Fort Worth community.
  Jimmy was born in Overton, Texas. Growing up in a small city he 
learned the value of communication and appropriate attitudes toward 
others. He united with Zion Baptist Church in Overton, Texas at an 
early age. After high school he enlisted in the military.
  During his service in the Korean war, Jenkins earned the Korean 
Silver Medal with one Bronze Star, United Nations Silver Medal, and 
National Defense Silver Medal. He served eight years in the 3rd 
infantry division with no time lost. Upon his return home from the war, 
he obtained his Bachelors of Science and Master of Education from 
Prairie View A&M University. While playing basketball in college, 
Jenkins decided to become a high school educator and coach. He wanted 
to uplift, empower, and motivate students to achieve scholastically and 
athletically.
  Jenkins began his teaching and coaching career in Terrell, Texas, and 
coached for five years before moving to Fort Worth, Texas. He finished 
his career at Arlington Heights High School as their first Black 
Assistant Football Coach, first Black Head Basketball Coach, and first 
Black Girls Soccer Head Coach in North Texas. Even after retirement, he 
volunteered with Jefferson ISD's Athletic Program. A fervent believer 
in helping others, Jenkins established a scholarship fund at Zion 
Baptist Church in Overton, Texas, in his late mother's name.
  He was a member of the Minority Business Coalition of Marion County,

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AARP Chapter No. 3694, and Marion County Civic and Social Concerns 
Organization. Also, he was the wind behind the SAILs of Summer 
Adventures in Learning, a non-profit organization that offers a summer 
enrichment program for the youth of Marion County.
  Jimmy's unwavering dedication to and compassion for helping others 
will be deeply missed by our Fort Worth community.