[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15619]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING FRANCHESTER COLEMAN EASON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
self-motivated leader and innovator of the community, Mrs. Franchester 
Coleman Eason, who is the owner of Franchester's Salon.
  Franchester was born January 3, 1969 to the late Eddie and Henrietta 
Coleman. She along with her 13 siblings was raised south of Rolling 
Fork, MS in a small rural community called Edgermount. Franchester is a 
graduate of Rolling Fork High School and holds an AA degree from Hinds 
Community College in the field of Cosmetology. She has worked as a 
cosmetologist since earning a license from the MS State Board of 
Cosmetology in 1990.
  Franchester began her career working for the late Minnie Pearl Brown 
at the Rolling Fork Beauty Charm. After working at Rolling Fork Beauty 
Charm for several years Franchester decided to work for Lee's Hair 
Care, for the late Mrs. Letha Lee. Upon the passing of Mrs. Lee, 
Franchester managed the shop as her own for many years. In 2009 she and 
her husband, Frank, were blessed with the opportunity to buy the 
business. The beauty shop is now called Franchester's Salon and is 
located at 153 North 2nd Street; opens at 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., 
Tuesday thru Friday. Franchester's Salon offers a wide variety of hair 
care techniques.
  Franchester is a member of the National Beautician Association. She 
is also a member of Mt. Ollie M. B. Church in Edgermount.
  Franchester and her husband, Frank, are the proud parents of Catina, 
Mariesha, Jeremy and Frank III.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Franchester Coleman Eason for giving back to the community in which she 
was born and reared.

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