[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E539]
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                         HONORING TRINITY WEEKS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 8, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Trinity Weeks, an exceptional student at Humphreys 
County High School and a proud member of the Class of 2026, whose 
academic achievement, leadership, and service reflect the very best of 
her school and community.
  Trinity has distinguished herself as a remarkable young scholar. She 
is graduating a full year early, demonstrating extraordinary 
discipline, focus, and determination. With an impressive 31 on the ACT, 
Trinity has shown outstanding academic ability while also balancing a 
full schedule of leadership and service commitments.
  Her hard work has opened the door to many exciting opportunities. 
Trinity has been accepted to more than 30 colleges and universities and 
has earned approximately $290,000 in school scholarship offers, along 
with $13,500 in outside scholarships. She is currently choosing between 
North Carolina A&T State University, where she has earned a Teaching 
Fellows Scholarship, and Alabama A&M University, where she has received 
a full-ride scholarship.
  In addition to her academic excellence, Trinity has shown a deep 
commitment to public service and personal growth. She is an active 
member of the Mayor's Youth Council and Sisters of Sophistication, 
organizations that reflect her dedication to community, character, and 
empowerment. Trinity also earned distinction as the Second Place Winner 
of the 2025 Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World 
National Oratorical Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, a testament to 
her poise, confidence, and powerful voice.
  Trinity is the beloved daughter of Lakisha Hinnant and Zackery Weeks, 
Sr., and the proud granddaughter of Pastor Kevin and Laura Hinnant of 
Belzoni, Mississippi; Felicia Allen of Selma, North Carolina; and the 
late Bronica Lane. She is also celebrated by her younger siblings, 
Serenity and Victory Weeks, who look up to her with admiration and 
pride.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Trinity Weeks 
for her outstanding accomplishments. Her dedication to scholarship, 
leadership, and service is an inspiration to Humphrey's County and 
beyond. I am confident that Trinity's future is bright, and I look 
forward to seeing the many ways she will continue to make her family, 
her school, and her community proud.

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