[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2031]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MICHAEL LATIKER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Michael Latiker. Mr. Latiker was the first born to the late Charlie and 
Earnestine Latiker. He is a lifelong resident of Yazoo City, 
Mississippi. He attended school in Yazoo City and graduated from Yazoo 
City High School in 1977. Michael is a man with a heart of gold. He is 
a selfless servant to the public, a helping hand to those in need, a 
visitor of the sick, and a fierce friend.
  Latiker was introduced to Christianity at an early age by his 
parents. He is an active and a most dedicated member of King Solomon 
Baptist Church, where he serves on the deacon board and a committed 
usher. Besides his Christian duties, he acquired other responsibilities 
which include: The Outreach Program of the community established by 
Herman Leach, The King Solomon Male Choir, softball coach of males at 
Roy Capernella Park (ages 6 through 14), Yazoo Brotherhood and mentor 
for the youth as well as his children Roderick Miguel, Verneda, and 
Eureka.
  Michael's work never ends without a loving smile. No task for him has 
ever been too enormous. The philosophy he shares, ``Never too early; 
Never too late, Just call.'' He has affected and changed the lives of 
many people and has made the community a better place in which to live. 
With his faith in Christ, he in a portrait true of brotherhood.

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