[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2223]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING RIA JUDGE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Ria Judge was born on 
January 23, 1968 in Vicksburg to Ms. Lucinda Williams and reared by her 
grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Williams.
  Mrs. Judge graduated from Vicksburg High in 1986 and furthered her 
education by obtaining a Bachelor in Elementary Education from the 
University of Southern Mississippi, followed by a double Masters in 
Administration and Education from Alcorn State University.
  Mrs. Judge has been teaching in the Vicksburg-Warren Public School 
system for the last 17 years and presently serves as Assistant 
Principal at Beechwood Elementary School.
  Children and the elderly have always been Mrs. Judge's passion. She 
has been the assistant troop leader for Girl Scout Troop #5119 since 
2005, dedicated Sunday School teacher, served on Mountain of Faith 
Restoration Shelter for Homeless Women and Children Board, volunteers 
at local nursing homes and has worked in many local campaign elections 
because of the concern she has for her community.
  Mrs. Judge is married to Terry Judge and they have two children, 
Tavarius and Isla.

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