[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 141 (Tuesday, August 26, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E785-E786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING GLORIA GLOVER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 26, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
recognize Gloria Glover for her remarkable dedication and service as 
Youth Director at New Green Grove Church of Faith in Greenwood, 
Mississippi. For over 20 years, Ms. Glover has been a steadfast leader, 
guiding and inspiring young people in her community through spiritual 
growth, education, and outreach.
  Under her leadership, the youth ministry has flourished, encompassing 
a praise team, praise dancers, and numerous community service 
initiatives. Ms. Glover, alongside her daughter, LaFonda Knox, and 
youth minister Robert Keyon Beamon, has played an essential role in 
creating a vibrant and supportive environment where young members can 
grow in faith and contribute meaningfully to their community.
  Bishop Milton Glass, pastor of New Green Grove for 30 years, affirms 
that the youth ministry's success has been vital to the church's growth 
and vitality. Thanks to Ms. Glover's tireless efforts, the ministry has 
grown to welcome new young members every month, many of whom have been 
baptized and actively participate in church life.
  The young people under Ms. Glover's guidance have dedicated 
themselves to serving others. They have organized and delivered meals 
to seniors, collected and distributed socks and blankets to nursing 
home residents, gathered food for the Community Kitchen and disaster 
victims, and supplied hygiene products to the Delta Correctional 
Facility. Their outreach also includes toy drives supporting children 
during family visits to the prison, reflecting a deep commitment to 
compassion and community service.
  Despite challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and concerns 
over gun violence, Ms. Glover and the youth ministry have persevered, 
fostering a spirit of resilience and faith. Her leadership ensures that 
the church continues to be a beacon of hope and growth, especially for 
the young people who represent its future.
  Today, I commend Gloria Glover for her outstanding commitment to 
empowering youth, strengthening her church, and serving her community. 
Her work exemplifies the profound impact that dedicated individuals can 
have on shaping lives and nurturing the next generation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me honoring Ms. Gloria 
Glover's exceptional service and lasting legacy.

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