[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4843]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING BARBARA J.P. WASHINGTON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 24, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Barbara J.P. Washington, who is an Educator, a Leader and Public 
Servant.
  Barbara J.P. Washington holds a Bachelor of Science degree from 
Mississippi Valley State University and Master of Education degree from 
The University of Mississippi--both in English Education.
  She joined the Department of English and Foreign Languages at MVSU in 
1974 as an instructor. While at the university, she has held numerous 
roles such as Honors College director, Writing Center professional 
tutor, and student teacher supervisor.
  Her professional memberships include the Association for Supervision 
and Curriculum Development, Mississippi Association for Supervision and 
Curriculum Development, Phi Delta Kappa, National Council of Teachers 
of English, Mississippi Congress of Parents and Teachers, and Alpha 
Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
  Washington has served as an Education Advisory Committee member for 
the Leflore County School District, adviser for Alpha CM Honor Society, 
Region IV director of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and head coach and 
co-coach of the Honda All-Star Academic Team. Over her career, she has 
earned numerous honors including Teacher of the Year, NAFEO 
Distinguished Alumni, William Winter Faculty Scholar of the Year and 
SACS Outstanding Services Rendered.
  She has actively served her community through local, state, regional 
and national organizations. Washington served as secretary, northern 
regional coordinator and director for the state Parent Teacher 
Association; numerous roles for the Southern Association of Colleges 
and Schools; PTSA president at Leflore County Elementary and High 
schools; Sunday School teacher and a host of other volunteer efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Barbara 
J.P. Washington, an Educator, a Leader and Public Servant for her 
dedication to serving others and giving back to the African American 
community.

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