[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E319]
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                         HONORING JAYLEN WATSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
acknowledge the remarkable achievements of student Jaylen Watson.
  Jaylen Watson, born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is the youngest of 
two children to his parents, Chandra and Ronald Watson, Sr. His older 
brother is Ronald Watson, Jr. Currently, a student at Madison S. Palmer 
High School in Marks, Mississippi, Jaylen is excelling in his academic 
studies and maintaining an impressive 4.0 GPA. As a proud member of the 
class of 2024, Jaylen looks forward to graduating soon.
  Throughout his high school years, Jaylen has actively participated in 
various community and educational activities. Some of his involvements 
include being a member of the Beta Club, FCCLA, The Global Teaching 
Project, and Jobs for Mississippi Graduates, among others. Within these 
organizations, Jaylen has taken up leadership positions, such as 
serving as a Chick-fil-a Leadership Ambassador and currently holding 
the role of Vice-President in his school's Beta Club. Additionally, he 
takes on responsibility of Class President for his senior class and 
Vice-President for Jobs for Mississippi Graduates.
  While Jaylen has achieved many accomplishments and held numerous 
leadership roles, his faith in God remains his utmost priority. He is 
an active member of the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church in 
Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he finds solace and support from his 
church family.
  Apart from his academic and extracurricular pursuits, Jaylen has a 
strong passion for caring for the elderly in his community. To support 
this cause, he organized a community service project to raise funds for 
blankets and sock footies during the cold winter months. Jaylen 
successfully purchased these items for all the residents of Quitman 
County Health and Rehab, bringing joy and comfort to the vital citizens 
in need. Furthermore, he has also extended his support to preschoolers 
by sponsoring a class during Christmas time, motivating and uplifting 
their young minds with toys and treats. Jaylen finds great satisfaction 
in nurturing the future leaders of his small town.
  With a deep commitment to giving back and caring for his community, 
Jaylen has decided to pursue nursing in his undergraduate studies in 
college. His ultimate goal is to continue his education in graduate 
school, aiming for a doctorate degree to make a significant impact on 
his community. Jaylen is driven and excited to be the best version of 
himself, striving to make his family, friends, and community proud. He 
firmly believes that nothing is impossible with faith and lives by the 
inspiring words of Philippians 4:13, ``I can do all things through 
Christ who strenghens me.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in acknowledging and 
celebrating the outstanding achievements of Jaylen Watson.

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