[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JAMES McBRIDE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 19, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
teacher and self-motivated leader, James McBride.
  James has enjoyed a long career teaching and serving. James is a 
graduate of Mississippi Valley State University, where he received a 
Biology and Chemistry Degree. He took a job in Skokie, Illinois, at a 
cardiovascular research lab, then returned to Mississippi to work for 
the Department of Agriculture in Prentiss County to help eradicate boll 
weevils. After his time with the Department of Agriculture, James came 
back to Bolivar County and took a job teaching at Broadstreet High 
School in Shelby, MS, for nine and half years. He went to work for 
Trunkline Gas, where he picked up a lot of skills in communication and 
public relations by working directly with farmers from Washington, 
Sunflower, Bolivar, Quitman, and Tallahatchie Counties. Then, James 
moved to Cleveland and started working with the Cleveland Park 
Commission.
  James had top-notch skills working with children because he was a 
track and assistant football coach at North Bolivar. Then, a position 
came open to run for alderman in Cleveland, MS. He ran and won and 
served for five years. When James was elected as a Bolivar County 
Supervisor in 1997, he was the first minority supervisor for District 
Four and the third minority supervisor ever in Bolivar County. This 
year will make 26 years that he has served the district. James' wife 
also taught school at Parks Elementary School.
  During his work history, although faced with some challenges, he made 
good friends across racial lines. In his position as supervisor, he 
always strived to bring respect, knowledge, and good work ethics. He 
worked hard to get along with everyone to do his job to the best of his 
ability.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing James 
McBride for his dedication to advocacy in education, public service and 
his selfless service to the Bolivar County and the Mississippi Delta 
Region.

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