[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E419]
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                         HONORING NASYA SHAFFER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and self-motivated leader, Nasya Shaffer. Nasya Shaffer has 
shown what can be done through hard work, dedication, and a desire to 
achieve success.
  Shaffer, a Yazoo County High School senior and resident of Yazoo 
County, serves as the vice president of both the Student Government 
Association and Beta Club. Along with her academics, she is also a 
member of the school's tennis team and cheer squad, where she serves as 
captain.
  Shaffer currently has a 3.95 GPA and scored a 22 on her ACT. Nasya's 
favorite subjects are math and science, particularly physical science, 
and human anatomy. She recently accepted a $25,000 scholarship to 
Houston Christian University in Houston, Texas.
  Shaffer has been around the family funeral home business for her 
entire life, soaking in the work ethic of her grandfather, father, and 
uncles.
  For the future, Shaffer would like to open her own branch of the 
family's funeral home business. She is the daughter of Averial and Dr. 
Shundria Shaffer. She is a member of the Word of Life Church in 
Ridgeland, MS. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and painting.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Nasya 
Shaffer for her passion and dedication to serve others and carry on the 
family business.

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