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HONORING THE LATE JIMMY JENKINS
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HON. MARC A. VEASEY
of texas
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the legacy of Jimmy Jenkins--a veteran, educator, and inspirational member of our Fort Worth community.
Jimmy was born in Overton, Texas. Growing up in a small city he learned the value of communication and appropriate attitudes toward others. He united with Zion Baptist Church in Overton, Texas at an early age. After high school he enlisted in the military.
During his service in the Korean war, Jenkins earned the Korean Silver Medal with one Bronze Star, United Nations Silver Medal, and National Defense Silver Medal. He served eight years in the 3rd infantry division with no time lost. Upon his return home from the war, he obtained his Bachelors of Science and Master of Education from Prairie View A&M University. While playing basketball in college, Jenkins decided to become a high school educator and coach. He wanted to uplift, empower, and motivate students to achieve scholastically and athletically.
Jenkins began his teaching and coaching career in Terrell, Texas, and coached for five years before moving to Fort Worth, Texas. He finished his career at Arlington Heights High School as their first Black Assistant Football Coach, first Black Head Basketball Coach, and first Black Girls Soccer Head Coach in North Texas. Even after retirement, he volunteered with Jefferson ISD's Athletic Program. A fervent believer in helping others, Jenkins established a scholarship fund at Zion Baptist Church in Overton, Texas, in his late mother's name.
He was a member of the Minority Business Coalition of Marion County, AARP Chapter No. 3694, and Marion County Civic and Social Concerns Organization. Also, he was the wind behind the SAILs of Summer Adventures in Learning, a non-profit organization that offers a summer enrichment program for the youth of Marion County.
Jimmy's unwavering dedication to and compassion for helping others will be deeply missed by our Fort Worth community.
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 154
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