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[Pages E765-E766]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING COACH JESSE WILLIAM JOSEPH AMOS
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a
remarkable public servant Coach Jesse William Joseph Amos was born
February 21, 1941 in Jackson, Mississippi. He was the third born of
nine children to the late Will Amos Sr. and Mary Walker Amos. Jesse
William Amos transitioned unto the Lord on the afternoon of May 14,
2020, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mr. Jesse William Joseph Amos attended Holy Ghost Catholic School the
``Comforter''. Grades 1st through 12th. He graduated in May 1959 with
honors. Jesse enjoyed basketball and was a member of the Holy Ghost
``Tigers'' basketball team. He was well liked by his team and his
classmates. He was an alter boy and a member of the CYO, ``Catholic
Youth Organization'' under Father Vance Thorne SVD. This group of young
men would take care of the grounds at Holy Ghost Catholic School and
Church weekly. Jesse was the strong leader of the group. He loved to
make things beautiful and clean. The group would cut, clean and support
what was needed of and expected from young Catholics working together
as a team. This is where his drive for ``Team Work'' began.
Mr. Amos attended Jackson State College, his older sister Rosie Mae
Amos Washington was his role model. She majored in Health and Physical
Education with a minor in Health. This influenced Jesse to major in the
same field of education. He loved his sister Rosie and emulated her in
many aspects during his life. Jesse went on to further his education
and earned a Masters in Health and Physical Education from Jackson
College, later under
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the college name Jackson State University he earned a Specialist Degree
in Health and Physical Education. Jesse sacrificed a lot while working
toward his degrees. He worked nights from High School until he
graduated college. He was an orderly at St. Dominic Hospital in
Jackson, MS and waited tables at Primos and the Country Club of
Jackson.
He loved to work and be self-supported and took pride in helping his
family.
After graduation, Jesse's 42 years of service began at Eupora High
School followed by Rosa Scott High School, Velma Jackson High School,
Hinds Agricultural High School and Upward Bound-Tougaloo College. He
also taught Health, Physical Education and Driver Education at Jackson
State University.
Mr. Amos not only coached basketball but he also coached baseball on
the little league and high school level. His teams at Velma Jackson and
Hinds AHS won State Championships along with local and regional awards,
and many other honors in their divisions. His sisters, Rosie and
Juanita would attend most of them, especially Rosie.
Mr. Amos was a serious coach. He taught fundamentals first, the
definition of team second followed by unity. He believed in being
united as one. No show boating, no individualism, only team work. His
coworkers, his teams and even his rivals respected him. To all of them
he was a man, father, coach and a friend. Jesse William Joseph Amos was
a winner. The legacy goes on.
He leaves to cherish his memory a beautiful wife, his right hand of
56 years, Sara A. Brown Amos; three daughters: Jacqueline R. Amos of
Jackson, MS; Jacinta R. Amos Inniss (Russell) of Chicago, IL; and
Jocelyn R. Amos of Jackson, MS; six grand-children: Alessandro M.
Norris of Atlanta, GA; Nicos J. Norris (Ceiara) of Tulsa, Ok; Jasmina
R. Norris of Russellville, AR; Deja I. Evans of Houston, TX; Jacob
Greyson Inniss of Chicago, IL; one great-granddaughter, Aura Neco
Norris of Tulsa OK; three sisters: Juanita Butler of Jackson, MS;
Barbara Ann Caldwell of Holly Springs, MS; Mary Ann Studaway of Atlanta
GA; one brother, Samuel M. Amos, Sr. of Oklahoma City, OK; God-sons:
Isiah Rouser of Jackson, MS; and Bobby McMurtry of Madison, MS; and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Coach
Jesse William Joseph Amos.
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