[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 136 (Tuesday, August 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E853-E854]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING JA'LYN RILEY McELROY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 16, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable activist and serial entrepreneur, Ja'lyn R. McElroy of 
Jackson, Mississippi.
  Ja'lyn is a proud product of the Central Jackson Georgetown 
neighborhood. She has always been recognized by for the community 
outreach that she's done from grade school until now.
  She is a graduate of the 2016 Class of William B. Murrah High School, 
where she graduated as an honor student. After high school, Ja'lyn 
furthered her education to Jackson State University (JSU), where she 
received her bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration 
in Finance. During her time at JSU, she was known for her engagement 
with the student body by showing her service through organizations such 
as AmeriCorps, Air Force ROTC, Pre-Alumni Council, Girl's Coalition, 
and more. Ja'lyn is now a candidate at JSU to receive her Master's in 
Business Administration.
  After undergrad, Ja'lyn wanted to follow back into her footsteps of 
being a entrepreneur. In 2020, she opened an online store to sell her 
skincare products; as well as a marketing agency to help small business 
owners function throughout their business. Recently, Ja'lyn founded a 
nonprofit organization to end period poverty and provide unlimited 
period aid. Through her organization, The P.U.P.A Project, she's not 
only been an activist but an advocate for all women. Since founding the 
organization last July, she's provided over 18,000 worth of period aid 
to young girls and women in the South.

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  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Ja'lyn McElroy for her passion and dedication to serving her community.

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