[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 194 (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1089]
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                        HONORING KRISTEN HARRIS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Ms. Kristen Harris on her recent dual appointment as Executive 
Assistant to Vicksburg Police Department Chief Larry Burns and as the 
Department's Data and Compliance Specialist.
  Ms. Harris is uniquely qualified for these positions. When the 
department received its National Incident-Based Reporting System 
(NIBRS) certification in 2020, she served as the sole NIBRS trainer for 
the State of Mississippi. In her new role, she will also leverage NIBRS 
data to pursue federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants, 
the leading source of criminal justice funding for state and local 
jurisdictions.
  A 2008 graduate of Vicksburg High School, Ms. Harris earned her 
bachelor's degree in sociology from Tougaloo College, where she 
graduated as valedictorian. She went on to complete a master's degree 
in criminal justice from the University of Memphis. Her professional 
career includes service with the Department of Public Safety, where she 
first worked with the NIBRS system.
  In 2021, Ms. Harris returned to her hometown of Vicksburg to help the 
city manage a $3 million COVID relief grant. She later served as Chief 
of Staff for former Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., bringing her leadership 
and expertise to City government.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Kristen 
Harris for her commitment to public service, her professional 
excellence, and her continued contributions to the City of Vicksburg 
and the State of Mississippi.

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