[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                           HONORING VERA HALL

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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, Vera Hall. Vera has shown what can 
be done through hard work, dedication, and a desire to achieve success.
  Vera is a native of Jefferson County, Mississippi. She is the mother 
to Christian Halle. Vera is a graduate of Jefferson County High School, 
Alcorn State University and Emory University. She has done further 
study towards a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree at Louisiana State 
University.
  Vera is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and was a 
pastor of two churches in Clinton and Jackson, MS. Vera also served as 
a campus minister for Wesley Foundation Director for over 12 years at 
Alcorn State University and Jackson State University. Vera is currently 
a member of Mount Pleasant UMC in Fayette, MS.
  In 2011, Vera formed Innovative Performance Construction Company, LLC 
(IPC), a licensed General Contractor Firm with Federal Certifications, 
located in Jackson, MS. IPC is a woman owned construction company and 
has successfully completed several hundred projects and has received 
numerous awards and recognition.
  Vera's Awards includes: WJTV Remarkable Woman of the Year 2024 
Nominee; Mississippi 2020 and 2021 Small Business Person of the Year; 
Featured on the cover of the Mississippi SBA Resource Guide and the 
only female contractor with the honor; 2019 PTAC Small Business Growth 
of the Year Award; 2018 SBA Emerging Leaders Award; ABC National Safety 
Award; and ABC Local Chapter Merit Award.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Vera 
Hall for her outstanding work and dedication in and throughout the 2nd 
Congressional District.

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