[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 179 (Tuesday, October 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
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                     HONORING DR. JERRY K. DOMATOB

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 12, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Writer's Guild Founder, Dr. Jerry K. Domatob.
  Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob is Professor of Mass Communication at Alcorn 
State University, in Lorman, Mississippi. An author, photographer, and 
poet, Domatob earned his Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Ohio 
University, in Athens, Ohio. He holds two master's degrees in 
international Affairs and Journalism from Carleton University, in 
Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Domatob also studied law and Journalism at the 
University of Yaounde. He has taught in several universities including 
the University of Northern Iowa, Fordham University, New York and 
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Jackson State University, Suffolk 
County Community College and Brentwood Community College. With broad 
expertise in media education, Dr. Domatob brings varied pedagogical 
experiences in communication and related fields.
  Dr. Domatob is also known as one of the founders of the Claiborne 
County Writer's Guild, a small but passionate group of writers who 
actively promote the literacy arts in the community. This group is 
known for encouraging students with scholarships to critiquing each 
other's work, to just good fellowship and enlightenment. They are all 
about inspiring new talent to grow and new works to come forth.
  Dr. Domatob is also known for his impact and influence in the 
community. He is known to be a creative, soft spoken, a humble man who 
stimulates positivity and influential thought patterns. He currently 
serves as the Vice President for the Harriette Person Memorial Library 
Friends of the Library.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a community 
leader and founder, Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob for his dedication and 
tenacity to serving his community and desire to be an example for all.

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