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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING DeJUAN WATTS, SR.
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Friday, January 24, 2020
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr.
DeJuan Watts, Sr., a remarkable individual with phenomenal communal
involvement impacting the lives of others through service and outreach
in the community.
As a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Delta, Dejuan Watts, Sr.
exemplifies the necessary intangible characteristics of perseverance,
selflessness, integrity, and resilience. While every human should
exemplify these qualities, there are certain individuals who epitomize
those assets and adopt standards far beyond those as essential
peculiarities. It takes special mentorship and unwavering commitment to
become one of those individuals. Dejuan Watts, Sr. embeds this into
individuals who have been heartened by his numerous services positively
affecting communities, careers, and ultimately lives.
Mr. Watts has proven to be a socially and academically incisive
individual. A graduate of Quitman County High School, COGIC Seminary,
and a current student of Liberty University working untiring hours
within our communities and beyond, he continually expresses adoration
for being involved in encouraging the well-being of others. Though
willingly helping each person possible is important, he has a
partiality for helping young men. Over the last 30 years, Mr. Watts has
worked alongside Boyz to Men Mentoring, Youth Opportunities Unlimited,
Quitman County School District, Quitman County Development
Organization, M. S. Palmer Performing Arts, and most recently Tougaloo
College's Delta Health Partners Healthy Start Initiative. Through the
latter mentioned, Mr. Watts utilizes social work services aimed to
empower and encourage young men to be present and active fathers to
grow and sustain healthy family relationships. Completing countless
hours of community service and volunteerism he continually seeks
opportunities to serve, illustrating his work ethic, generosity, and
leadership.
Dejuan Watts whole heartedly shows the importance of family in the
community: as husband of Pearl Gordon Watts; father of two sons:
Dejuan, Jr. and Torian Watts; two daughters in love: Nakisha and Jalisa
Watts; and two very special grandchildren: Harlem and Kingston. He also
serves as clergy in the community, appointed by the Northern
Mississippi Jurisdiction Presiding Bishop and as Pastor of Rose Chapel
Church of God In Christ in Crenshaw, MS.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr.
DeJuan Watts, Sr. as an unwittingly committed member of our community.
Given his devotion to continual improvement of youth, health, and
wellness DeJuan Watts, Sr. upholds moral and ethical standards of
remarkable caliber.
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