[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 203 (Monday, December 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1198-E1199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE SERVICE OF MAY LAFRANCE BENDER

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2023

  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of May 
Lafrance Bender. May was born in Newton, Mississippi, in 1970. She 
attended high school in Hickory, Mississippi, and graduated in 1988. 
May worked several jobs around the community after graduation. In 1995, 
May married Zoaton Bender, and they have now been married for 29 years. 
Together they have two children: Zaheim and Zamarion.
  The same year she married Zoaton, May began working at the Newton 
County Tax Collector's office, learning how the office worked, and 
serving the people of Newton County. In 2011, May decided to run for 
the office of Tax Collector and won, and she served Newton County for 
three consecutive terms. Each day in the office was a new day to learn 
something and strive to make Newton County a better place for everyone 
who came into the Tax Collector's office.
  I am thankful for the 29 years of service May Bender has given to the 
citizens of Newton County and wish her all the best in her future 
pursuits.

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