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HONORING NETTY SEARD
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a resilient individual, Mrs. Netty Seard.
Netty Ransome Seard was born in the city of Greenville, Mississippi, along with her four sisters and one brother to Ralph and Martha Ransome. Netty graduated from O'Bannon High School in 1994 and went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communications, Masters of Criminal Justice, and Masters of Social Work all from Mississippi Valley State University.
Netty spent fourteen years at the Mississippi Department of Employment Security where she helped thousands to secure employment and attend college through the Workforce Investment Act Program. In 2015, Netty became a Court Administrator in the Fourth Circuit District of Mississippi.
Netty is no stranger to her community. She believes in Greenville. She has worked tirelessly throughout her adult life being involved in many projects that help women, men and children have a better quality of life.
Netty's community service and affiliations include:
President of the Greenville (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2016-2020;
Past President Board of Directors Greenville Arts Council (also served as secretary and treasurer);
Ambassador Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce;
Past Sub-Chapter President for the International Association for Workforce Professionals;
Past Chairperson United Way Housing Initiative Committee;
Past Member of MS Alliance for State Employees-CWA Local 3570;
Member of St. Matthew AME Church, Past YPD Director and Women's Missionary Society;
Past President of the Parent-Teacher Association for Trigg Elementary School (2012-2014);
Trigg Elementary School Parent of the Year 2012-13;
Second Congressional District Parent of the Year 2012-13;
Past Member of the Board of Directors for the Delta Children's Museum;
Past Member of the Board of Directors for the Greenville/Washington Co. Historic Preservation Commission;
36th Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival-Volunteer of the Year Award 2013; and
Greenville Girls Rock Community M.A.G.I.C. (Making A Great Impact in the Community) Award.
Netty says when she is serving others or volunteering, she is never thinking if someone is watching or what others are thinking of her. She only focuses on the recipient of the service, and hopefully, the positive impact her help will make in that person's life.
She thanks God for giving her the strength and tenacity to unselfishly serve others and become a change agent in the community. She also thanks her husband, Mr. Mark K. Seard for being so understanding, caring, and supportive of her ideas and aspirations. And, last but certainly not least she thanks her sweetheart, Madison Marie for sharing her mommy's time with others, so that Greenville may become a better place for her to live and grow. Her only hope is that she is watching and taking notes from Mommy.
Netty's favorite quote is from Colin Powell, ``A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work!'' Her daily prayer is that she can continue this path and leave a positive mark for years to come.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. Netty Seard for her passion and desire to serve others.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 194
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