[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LATE NATHAN HARRIS, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
late pastor, correctional officer and self-motivated community leader, 
Nathan Harris, Sr. Nathan enjoyed an extensive career of correctional 
officer, safety officer, teaching and serving.
  Nathan's formal education was in the public-school systems in Quitman 
County. After graduating, he attended Northwest Community College, 
Charles Harrison Mason Bible College and earned a certificate in 
Theology from the Interdenominational Theological Seminary of Atlanta, 
GA. Nathan had a long successful career with the Mississippi Department 
of Corrections (MDOC) for 29 years. After retiring from MDOC, he went 
to work for the Arkansas Department of Corrections where he remained 
employed until his passing.
  In December 2008, Elder Nathan Harris was appointed as Pastor of St. 
Peter Church in Shaw, MS along with his wife, Missionary Charlestine 
Scott Harris. Prior to becoming the Pastor, they worked hard and 
diligently for the Lord and the ministries of the church and community. 
He served as a faithful example and dedicated leader to St. Peter 
Church for over 15 years. Elder Harris believed in supporting the 
members, children, parents and the community. The ministries of 
teaching, saving, giving and counseling was truly in his heart.
  Nathan married Charlestine Harris almost 36 years ago, and they have 
5 children.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the late 
Nathan Harris, Sr. for his dedication to advocacy in correctional 
rehabilitation, Biblical education, public service and his selfless 
service to Bolivar County, Coahoma County, the MS Delta Region, and 
Arkansas.

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