[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9718]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING JESSICA THOMPSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
very astute young woman from the Second Congressional District, Ms. 
Jessica Thompson. She has been bestowed the distinction of Salutatorian 
for the Class of 2012 of Charleston High School in Charleston, 
Mississippi.
  Jessica is an extremely hard worker, and is devoted to academics. She 
has maintained a position on the Superintendent and Principal Lists 
throughout high school. In addition to honoring her academic 
responsibilities, Jessica has also remained dedicated to her 
extracurricular activities. She has served as the captain of the 
cheerleading squad, a member of the science club, the Student Council 
Treasurer, a member of the Future Christian Athletes organization, a 
National Honor Society member, and as an usher at St. Paul C.M.E. 
Church.
  Jessica will be attending the University of Southern Mississippi as a 
Lucky-Day Scholar this fall, and plans to major in Kinesiotherapy. 
After obtaining a bachelor degree in Kinesiotherapy, she plans to 
become a physical therapist. Jessica does not take her education for 
granted, because she knows that an education is essential to her hopes 
of fulfilling her dreams. Jessica gives the credit of her achievements 
to her parents, Ms. Lisa Thompson and the late Thomas Thompson, and her 
twin sister, Eboni, because their support has shaped her into the young 
woman that she is today.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Jessica Thompson for her unwavering dedication to education, and 
striving to improve not only her life but the lives of others.

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