[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10978]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING EMANUEL D. WILLIAMS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable student, Mr. Emanuel D. Williams.
  Emanuel was born August 29, 1995 as the youngest of four children in 
Jackson, MS to Rev. Calvin Williams and Evg. Dorothy Williams. Though 
he has always participated in his church, community, and school in some 
form, he really began to get involved in his school and community 
during his freshman year. That's when he served as the Chaplain of the 
Student Government Association, and also the Organizer of daily 
inspirational services for the students at Weston's 9th Grade Academy 
in Greenville, MS. That same year he was elected the President of the 
House of Delta Youth Leadership Initiative, where he tutored a 
kindergarten student from Ray Brooks Elementary School in Benoit, MS, 
for two full school terms.
  Furthermore, Emanuel was elected the Secretary of the Esquire Art and 
Civic Club, an organization that promotes and encourages young men to 
be active in their communities and recognize their civic duties. He 
continues to serve as Vice President, where he has adopted a local 
nursing home, thereby visiting and truly enjoying the great 
personalities of the elderly.
  During his sophomore year, Emanuel became a member of the Mayor's 
Youth Council, a committee of local young people who serve as examples 
for peers. He participates in different community projects such as the 
annual clean up that boosts the removal of litter and supports the 
beautification of Greenville, MS. Emanuel is a member of SOARS (Schools 
Obtaining Academic Results for Success), a team of community 
stakeholders who discuss and strategize for the betterment of the 
school, community, state, and world. He also continues to make his mark 
in the world by volunteering in his community and local elections where 
he promotes the exercising of the right to vote. As a graduating senior 
of the class of 2013, he looks forward to attending college where he 
can pursue a law career advocating for education, and creating policies 
and laws as a public servant to make education better and affordable 
for all.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Emanuel D. Williams for his determination and dedication to serving 
others and giving back to his community.

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