[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4900]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DAVID JORDAN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, in commemoration of Black 
History Month, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the 
many accomplishments of distinguished African-Americans in 
Mississippi's Second Congressional District.
  Today, I rise to pay tribute to Senator David Jordan. Senator Jordan 
earned a BS degree from Mississippi Valley State University. He went on 
to earn a MS degree in Chemistry from the University of Wyoming. 
Senator Jordan then went on to become a teacher.
  Senator Jordan has also been very active in fighting for civil rights 
and politics. He has participated in many boycotts, marches, and class-
action suits. Senator Jordan required more time and services in 
teaching people how to use voting machines. Senator Jordan also fought 
on behalf of the Second Congressional District during recent 
redistricting.
  Senator Jordan has also served as President of the Greenwood Voter's 
League and President of the Greenwood City council. He was first 
elected to the state Senate in 1983. Senator Jordan has had a great 
deal of success during his time in office.

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