[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING JOE ANN MISTER-THOMAS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable person, Mrs. Joe Ann Mister-Thomas, who is a native of 
Grenada, Mississippi. She currently resides in Jackson, Mississippi.
  Mrs. Thomas helps maintain her family farms in both Grenada and 
Calhoun Counties. Her farms specialize in cattle and vegetable crops. 
Farming has been her passion for the past thirteen and a half years. 
Mrs. Thomas specializes in the production of greens, peas, peppers and 
tomatoes. She enjoys increased crop production and quality with the use 
of high tunnels in her operation.
  Mrs. Thomas is a child advocate and works with several youth 
organizations including Grenada County 4-H as Volunteer Leader, Hinds 
County 4-H Leader and Girls Making a Change (GMAC). These organizations 
are focusing on healthy families.
  Mrs. Thomas is community driven and has been instrumental in feeding 
the homeless in her area from her garden production. The youth actively 
assist with this community service project, teaching them 
sustainability and how to help and care for others. Mrs. Thomas serves 
as NWIAA Mississippi Hills Region Chairwoman. Her chapter includes 
Grenada and Calhoun Counties.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. Joe 
Ann Mister-Thomas, for her dedication to serving others.

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