[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 187 (Friday, December 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING LA'CURTIS JAMON POWELL

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and self-motivated leader, La'Curtis Jamon Powell.
  La'Curtis Jamon Powell was born and raised in Jackson, MS, on January 
28, 1997, to the parents of Dorothea Powell and David White. Powell 
graduated from Forest Hill High School in 2015, where he participated 
in various organizations such as Track, Cross Country, DECA, and 
Student Council. Upon graduating from Forest Hill, Powell received 
Junior Class Favorite, Mr. Senior, and Most Spirited Senior. After high 
school Powell immediately enrolled at Thee Jackson State University, 
where he received a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and minor in 
Military Science. Throughout his tenure at Jackson State University, he 
has been active in many student organizations.
  Through his on-campus involvement, Powell was able to cultivate his 
natural born leadership skills. One of his biggest accomplishments was 
chartering the Young Democrats freshman year. His involvement in the 
process to gain active status for the organization led to Powell 
receiving an internship with the Mississippi Democratic House Party and 
later becoming a Campaign Coordinator for then- presidential candidate 
Hillary Clinton at Jackson State University.
  Furthermore, Powell made great strides to improve the well-being of 
each student at Jackson State on and off campus. He even hosted free 
ACT workshops for Jackson Public School students. Powell is also Spring 
2017 initiate of the Delta Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 
Inc. Powell also served as the 73rd Student Government Association 
President, while simultaneously serving as the Vice president for the 
Student Body President Council under The Institution of Higher Learning 
and The Legal Affairs Director for The National Consortium of all HBCUs 
Student Government Association Presidents.
  Now in his career, Powell works as an American Airlines Flight 
Attendant, based in Charlotte, NC. He is also a commissioned officer in 
the United States Army as 1LT Powell. Throughout his military career, 
1LT Powell served as the Battalion S-1 OIC and HHC Company Commander 
for the 365th HHC Combat Sustainment Support Battalion located in 
Jackson, MS, 2019-2021.
  1LT LaCurtis Powell currently lives in Atlanta, GA, where he is 
currently stationed at Fort Gillem as 3rd Medical Command (Deployment 
Support) and is the Aide de Camp to Brigadier General Peder Swanson, 
while simultaneously serving at the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) 
Program Manager for the entire division. As the IRT Program Manager, 
1LT Powell provides free medical services such as Dental, Behavioral 
Health, Veterinary, Family Practices, and Optometry to rural areas and 
low incomes citizens. Powell is also seeking his Masters in Student 
Affairs at The University of Arkansas Tech, while being a national 
active member in his fraternity and Alma Mater Thee Jackson State 
University.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
La'Curtis Jamon Powell for his passion for leadership and service to 
the United States of America.

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