[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2048]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING MRS. BESSIE MARIE POOLE

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                         HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, today it is with great pleasure that I 
rise to recognize the contributions of Mrs. Bessie Marie Poole who will 
be honored by the Gamma Beta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Inc. at this year's Diamond Anniversary Banquet in Wilson, 
North Carolina. Mrs. Poole has dedicated her life to serving her 
community and she is most deserving of this recognition.
  Mrs. Poole was born August 23, 1946, in Wilson, North Carolina to 
parents Jessie and Edrena Ruffin. Mrs. Poole attended Elizabeth City 
State University and earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees 
there. Following her education, Mrs. Poole dedicated her life to 
educating future generations through a career as an English teacher. 
Her dedication to education was honored when Mrs. Poole was recognized 
as Teacher of the Year in 1986 by Beddingfield High School in Wilson.
  Mrs. Poole was initiated as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 
Inc. in 1965 while attending Elizabeth City State University and joined 
the Gamma Beta Omega chapter in 1970. As a member, she has led several 
committees including the International Program Awards, Baccalaureate, 
Finance, and Scholarship committees. She also serves as a board member 
and assistant treasurer for the Odelle Barnes Center. Mrs. Poole is 
married to Willie Poole, and they are proud parents of two adult 
children, Keith and Brian Poole.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Poole's contributions to our great nation are many. 
She has committed her life to serving others through education. I ask 
my colleagues join me in congratulating Mrs. Poole on the high honor of 
being recognized by the Gamma Beta Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa 
Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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