[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MISSISSIPPI MOVE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable organization, Mississippi Move. This organization has gone 
beyond the call of duty to ensure that communities in Mississippi are 
taken care of during critical times.
  Since its inception, Mississippi Move's main focuses have been voter 
empowerment and voter registration. The organization believes by doing 
voter registration, education, and get-out-the-vote work, they can 
dramatically increase voter turnout, uphold voters' civil rights at the 
ballot box, make critical changes in the election system.
  Mississippi Move is also known for its service to the homeless, low-
income, and disaster victims around the State of Mississippi. On March 
22, 2022, violent tornado storms hit Mississippi. In two of the most 
impacted counties, Hinds and Holmes, Mississippi Move hosted ``Resource 
Day'' for storm victims and those in need. The services offered were 
health screenings, food, housing information, care packages, water, and 
survival kits. Mississippi Move Executive Director, Mac Epps, and his 
team have worked tirelessly aiding the citizens in need throughout the 
state of Mississippi.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
Mississippi Move for their service to the citizens of Mississippi.

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