[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 202 (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1144]
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                       HONORING MR. RENALDO SCOTT

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 3, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor Mr. Renaldo Scott, a distinguished citizen and veteran whose 
life reflects exceptional service to his community, his State, and the 
United States of America.
  Mr. Scott, a native of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, has devoted his 
career to military service, aviation maintenance, community engagement, 
and public safety. A 2014 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in 
Mound Bayou, he enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard soon 
after completing his studies. Trained as a helicopter mechanic, Mr. 
Scott served his State and Nation for years through deployments and 
specialized technical assignments, including a deployment to 
Afghanistan. While deployed, he was a UH medevac/combat search and 
rescue chief.
  Seeking to deepen his knowledge and advance professionally, Mr. Scott 
pursued and completed a degree in Aviation/Aerospace Management with a 
minor in Business Administration. Over the course of his military and 
technical career, he served in multiple states and capacities, 
supporting aviation operations in Mississippi, Louisiana, California, 
and Texas. His duties included working for the Army Aviation Support 
Facility in Jackson and supporting aircraft maintenance operations in 
San Antonio.
  Despite building a respected career away from home, Mr. Scott 
ultimately returned to Mound Bayou in 2022 to support his family and 
re-establish roots in the community he cherishes. He subsequently 
completed a deployment to Sinai, Egypt, in 2023.
  Mr. Scott path reflects the best of American values: service, 
sacrifice, and leadership. He has balanced demanding careers in the 
military, aircraft maintenance, and public safety--joining the Lincoln-
Parker Fire Protection District as a volunteer firefighter and 
continuing his long-term goal of enhancing safety and opportunity in 
his hometown.
  Mr. Scott has expressed that helping others is a deeply personal 
calling. He states that while he grew up in Mound Bayou, his life 
experiences have strengthened his commitment to serve the community 
that raised him. Whether through emergency response, local engagement, 
or mentorship, Mr. Scott exemplifies the spirit of duty and the 
enduring value of public service.
  Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Renaldo Scott--a son of Mississippi, a dedicated servicemember, and a 
community leader, whose contributions bring honor to his family, his 
State, and this Nation.

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