[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E839]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING DR. WILLIE J. REECE, JR.

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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 a 
remarkable unsung hero, Dr. Willie J. Reece, Jr.
  Dr. Willie J. Reece, Jr. is a native of Grenada, MS and the youngest 
of six children. His parents Willie Reece, Sr. and the late Sharon 
Seals Reece are his biggest inspirations.
  Dr. Reece enjoys singing and is actively involved as a member at 
Greater Faith MB Church under the leadership of Pastor Alvin D. Brown, 
Sr.
  Dr. Reece graduated from Grenada High School in 2010 and received his 
Bachelor of Art degree in psychology from the University of Southern 
Mississippi in 2014.
  Later, he obtained two master's degrees from Belhaven University--
Master of Art in Teaching (2016) and Master of Education in Curriculum 
and Instruction (2018).
  In 2019, Dr. Reece completed an educational leadership degree, and he 
completed the doctor of education program in educational leadership in 
2023.
  Dr. Reece has completed eight years of experience in education in the 
roles of teacher, lead teacher, MTSS coordinator, curriculum 
specialist, and principal.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. Willie 
J. Reece, Jr. for his dedication and tenacity to serving his community 
and desire to be a light that shines even in his dark times.

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