[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7010-7011]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. CEDRIC GARDNER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Cedric Gardner is a John F. 
Kennedy 9th grade student of Mound Bayou, Mississippi and is a very 
diligent young student who is committed to learning and being an 
outstanding athlete.
  Prior to joining the Hornets football, baseball, basketball, cross 
country and track athletic programs, Cedric participated in numerous 
community athletic activities. Starting in 2006, he played in the Mound 
Bayou Mississippi Little League and Cleveland Mississippi Park 
Commission athletic programs.
  He was selected to be included in the 2011 edition of the United 
States Specialty Sports Association baseball. In 2012 he was one to be 
selected to participate in the Down Under Sports for Cross Country 
Runners and participated in the World Series for youth in Baton Rouge, 
Louisiana.
  Even with facing prejudice, Cedric helped lead the John F. Kennedy's 
Cross Country team in winning their 1 A Title in 2014.
  Besides being an athlete, Cedric is also a member of The Future 
Business Leaders of America, Wander's Home Baptist Choir and Sunday 
School Records Clerk, as well as playing the drums.

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  Cedric is exciting, loveable and down to earth and loves to teach 
young youth athletics. He will always greet you with a handshake, hug 
or a smile. He made it his life's mission to continue the legacy of his 
late cousin, Coach Sank Powe, help others and encourage them that you 
can do anything you set your mind to.
  Cedric has decided, when he graduates from high school in 2018, he 
will continue his education at The University of Oregon. He plans on 
becoming a professional Baseball Player or Coach/ Teacher.
  Cedric is the son of Tabithia Gardner and his motto is: ``Stay 
positive and always believe in yourself.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing an amazing 
student.

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