[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2618-2619]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             BLACK HISTORY TRIBUTE TO MILDRED JUANITA SCOTT

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, throughout the month of 
February, I would like to recognize outstanding African Americans of 
the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi, and their contribution 
to Black History. The 23 counties of the 2nd District are well 
represented from both a local and national perspective.
  Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as 
``Negro History

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Week'' and later as ``Black History Month.'' In fact, black history had 
barely begun to be studied--or even documented--when the tradition 
originated. Although blacks have been in America as far back as 
colonial times, it was not until the 20th century that they gained a 
presence in our history books.
  Though scarcely documented in history books, if at all, the crucial 
role African Americans have played in the development of our Nation 
must not be overlooked.
  I would like to recognize Ms. Mildred Juanita Scott of Sunflower 
County, Mississippi. A native of Indianola, MS, Scott attended 
Indianola Elementary School and later graduated from Booker T. 
Washington High School located in Memphis, Tennessee. She continued her 
education at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 
where she received an AA degree in library science. Ms. Scott also has 
worked extensively towards a degree at Delta State University, located 
in Cleveland, Mississippi.
  Ms. Scott has worked diligently with grassroots organizations in and 
around Sunflower County. At an early age Ms. Scott joined the Sunflower 
County Branch of NAACP where she served as secretary for this great 
organization. It was during this time Ms. Scott and others participated 
in sit-ins and boycotts throughout Sunflower County. Ms. Scott served 
as chairperson of the Sunflower County Democratic Executive Committee. 
She served as Den Mother for Boy Scouts of America and is a member of 
the National Council of Negro Women. For the past 11 years Ms. Scott 
has served as County Coordinator for the Friends of Bennie Thompson 
campaign committee. She recently became the treasurer for the Sunflower 
CO-OP for Community Improvement.
  In addition to her long list of volunteer services, Ms. Mildred 
Juanita Scott has worked for over 38 years as an administrative/finance 
assistant. She currently works in the Accounts Payable Department at 
the Bolivar County Community Action Agency.
  I take great pride in recognizing and paying tribute to this 
outstanding African American of the 2nd Congressional District of 
Mississippi who deserves mention, not only in the month of February but 
year round.

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