Political Quotes

“ever since the events of September 11, people in communities large and small have looked for ways to show their support for the victims of terrorism and to express the pride they have in this great country. I rise today to share the story of an inspiring, patriotic project undertaken in a community in Mississippi's First Congressional District. The students and residents of Jumpertown, in Prentiss County, Mississippi, chose a unique way to share their words of support and patriotism by including them in a quilt. I was honored to be asked to deliver it to President Bush. Mrs. Nancy Johnson, a teacher at the school, conceived the idea, which quickly became more than a school project. It was enthusiastically embraced by the entire community. Mrs. Betty Sue Geno started the process by cutting cloth squares, which were then distributed to each class, kindergarten through 12th grade, in the 365-member student body at Jumpertown School. The office staff and lunchroom ladies also participated. Each group was given the opportunity to create and decorate the individual squares. When all pieces were completed, Mrs. Penny Padgett designed and sewed the quilt top. Then the squares were turned over to a group of ladies in the community who met at the Barksdale Parents Center for an old-fashioned quilting bee. The ladies who put it all together were Mrs. Ruby Smart, Mrs. Sue Nell Searcy, Mrs. Mary Odle, and Mrs. Louise Robinson.”