[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E585-E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING ALCORN STATE GOLDEN CLASS OF 1974

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Alcorn State University Golden Class of 1974 for their golden diplomas 
to commemorate their 50th graduation anniversary.
  The Golden Class of 1974 were the first class to have degrees 
conferred from Alcorn State University rather than Alcorn Agricultural 
and Mechanical College. The largest golden class in the history of the 
University, with 125 participants received golden diplomas to 
commemorate their 50th graduation anniversary. Dr. Marcus Ward, Vice 
President for Institutional Advancement, spotlighted the golden 
graduates as having the largest golden graduate's endowment with 
$375,000 presented to the University. The class also had the largest 
lifetime giving award with 1.5 million dollars donated to the 
university.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Alcorn 
State University Golden Class of 1974.

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