[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1034-E1035]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ROOSEVELT HARRIS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
determined and self-motivated leader, Roosevelt Harris. Roosevelt 
Harris has shown what can be done through hard work, dedication, and a 
desire to achieve.
  Vicksburg Native Roosevelt Harris opened his third business; his 
trucking company, R&R Transportation, LLC in 2021. Harris has achieved 
his goal of becoming an owner/operator just one year after facing a 
near-death experience with COVID-19. His week-long stay in ICU renewed 
his resolve and inspired Harris to take action, not only for his own 
benefit, but to serve as an example for others to realize their 
potential.
  Harris came up with the idea of having his own trucking service in 
July 2021. He purchased a 24-foot box truck which allows him to travel 
state-to-state hauling general freight, including furniture and 
equipment, to different companies.
  Before jumping into the trucking industry, Harris also consulted with 
some of his close friends, Cambridge Williams, Stefon Demby, Jarvis 
McDaniel and Bobby Clark, who are already in the business.

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  Harris' box truck doesn't require a CDL, but the resourceful 
entrepreneur expanded his service capabilities with a built-in cooling 
system for transporting frozen goods. Harris has plans to grow the 
company to new heights as time moves on.
  Harris has been a business owner in Vicksburg for 13 years, 
successfully operating Roe's Rims Detailing and YBN clothing. He 
founded the Boss Talk 21 Podcast and is now owner of R&R 
Transportation, LLC.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Roosevelt 
Harris for his passion and dedication to provide economic development 
to Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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