[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7993]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. WILLIAM TRULY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable public servant, Dr. William Truly, who was the first elected 
mayor of Canton, Mississippi in May 2009.
  Originally from New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Mayor Truly relocated to 
Canton, MS in 1978, after completing medical school at Meharry Medical 
College in Nashville, Tenn.
  Dr. Truly became an active member of the community. In 1996 he 
founded the Truly Medical Center that was one of five medical centers 
in Canton, MS. He has long served as an advocate for justice and a 
voice for the people of Canton, including serving as an Alderman-At-
Large.
  During his inauguration, Dr. Truly pledged to take the ``City of 
Lights'' (Canton, MS) in a new direction by increasing economic 
development and seeking more industry.
  Since taking office, Mayor Truly has also set out on an ambitious 
agenda to revitalize Canton by focusing on improvements to public 
safety, education and making government more accessible to citizens. He 
is an active participant in his community and currently serves on a 
number of different Boards.
  In addition to being the city's leader, Mayor Truly continues to 
practice medicine at different hospitals as the Chief Medical Director. 
Dr. Truly is married to the former Wassie Booker and has five children.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. 
William Truly for his dedication to serving others in need.

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