[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING GERALDINE GRAMMER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and self-motivated leader, Mrs. Geraldine Grammer. Mrs. 
Grammer has been a champion of education and community service, and 
dedication to Bolivar County, surrounding counties and the State of 
Mississippi.
  Mrs. Grammer is a retired educator and had redirected her life to one 
of service in helping people everywhere. She is a resident of Shelby, 
Mississippi, and president of the Alcorn Bolivar County Alumni Chapter 
of Alcorn State University. She recently received the Frank Dobbins 
Chapter President of the Year award for 2024. Mrs. Grammer joined the 
Alcorn State University Bolivar County Alumni Chapter in 2016 and in 
2019 she became the chapter's president. Since becoming president, she 
has devoted countless hours toward working with the various committees 
to involve parents and high school students in applying for 
scholarships. They have awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships 
and provided students with beginning college gifts, such as printers, 
laptops, hampers, luggage, towels and essentials to start college life.
  Mrs. Grammer's outlook and passion for education has had a profound 
impact on not only Shelby but the surrounding communities as well. Her 
continuous progress that as a community and state are making enforces 
the fact that she is focused on protecting the well-being of the 
community and that our local students are prepared for college life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Geraldine Grammer for her outstanding dedication, compassion and 
advocacy in her community. Her selfless service to her community, 
surrounding areas in the MS Delta, and the Alcorn State University 
Bolivar County Alumni Chapter are commended.

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