[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11922]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                         HONORING DE'UNA WILSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
De'Una Wilson, the 2012 Valedictorian at Canton High School, in Canton, 
Mississippi. De'Una is the daughter of Mr. Derreco, Sr. and Ms. Regenia 
Wilson. She was born and raised in Canton and attends Canton United 
Methodist Church.
  De'Una's accomplishments can be greatly attributed to her desire to 
fulfill her grandmother's dying wish for her to graduate at the top of 
her class. To achieve this, De'Una dedicated herself to her academics 
and completed her senior year with an ``A'' average, earning her the 
merit of Class Valedictorian. In addition to her academics, De'Una has 
remained active in her community by volunteering at the Open Door 
Community Outreach Center at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Canton, 
and working a part-time job.
  De'Una has been accepted into the Engineering Program at Jackson 
State University where she earned a full scholarship.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
De'Una Wilson in being Valedictorian of Canton High School's 2012 
graduating class.

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