Tonight, I am privileged to rise in support of recognizing a true hero in not only the State of Mississippi, but this country as a whole. Her name is Fannie Lou Hamer. Fannie Lou Hamer will be 100 years old this week. I am happy to say that part of who I am can be attributed to my association with Ms. Hamer. Mr. Speaker, before I get into my message, I would like to yield to the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. Watson Coleman).
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