[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 297]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MRS. ALMA R. HOLLINS-RUCKER FOR HER DEDICATION TO SERVING 
                                 OTHERS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable public servant, Mrs. Alma R. Hollins-Rucker. Mrs. Rucker was 
born and raised in Yazoo City, Mississippi. She is the daughter of Mr. 
Arnett Hollins and the late Ms. Carrie Mae Wright. She is a pillar of 
her community for not only holding reputable positions within her 
church, but by also promoting a positive image and reputation through 
her service to others in the community.
  Mrs. Rucker started serving the Lord at an early age at Bethel 
African Methodist Episcopal Church where she is still a member and 
serves as President of the Pastor's Aide Club and Chair of the Trustee 
Board.
  She graduated from Yazoo City High School in 1970 and attended 
Draughon's Business College. After attending Draughon's Business 
College, she became the Assistant Librarian at Lamar Library and 
retired four years later in management due to an acquired disability.
  Despite her handicap, Mrs. Rucker continues to serve her community 
through countless acts of servitude. She volunteers at several food 
pantries and nursing homes and provides donations to various 
organizations throughout her community. Mrs. Rucker is the mother of 
five children and three grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. Alma 
R. Rucker for her dedication to serving others in need.

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