Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney Guest Speaker at Mothers Day Banquet In Valdosta, Georgia 2006!

Sunday, May 14, 2006

This event was so historically rewarding that I had to write concerning the "Greater St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church 2006 Mothers Day Banquet."

For years I have been impressed with the Honorable Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. As she stand strong on the floor of the United States Congress and represent not only the people of the 4^th Congressional District of Georgia but all Americans.

But on May 13, 2006, I got to talk one on one extensively with Cynthia McKinney beautiful golden haired mother Leola McKinney. I quickly discovered where Congresswoman McKinney received her strength, courage, natural beauty, and. ability to articulate on any given subject.

The people from Valdosta, Homerville, Waycross, Moody Air Force Base, Atlanta, and from other areas across the state made this 2006, banquet an evening to remember.

Moreover, it made me proud to have retired in Valdosta from the Armed Forces of our beloved nation. The banquet theme was “Chosen to Shine in the Darkest of Times,” Greater St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church in Valdosta did a superb job. The main purpose of the event was to honor a deserving mother for 2006, and Dr. Ronda Cross-Scott was chosen.

Her accomplishments went far beyond what was required to win. It is practically impossible to mention all her accomplishments. Therefore, I will summarize what was reported in the Valdosta Daily Times on March 14^th 2006.

That “Dr. Ronda Cross Scott learned of unjust fees from some constituents while serving as a Clinch County Commissioner. The federal lawsuit in which the jail was charging room and board like the Holiday Inn has truly opened the eyes of many.

As a result of Dr. Cross Scott’s work $27,000 will be returned to people who paid fees from 2000 to 2004.” Therefore, she is very much deserving of this recognition, exposure and high honor. Our community in my opinion owes a debt of gratitude to the members of the Peoples Tribunal for an outstanding welcome extended to the Honorable Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney at Rev Floyd and Estelle Rose home before the historical event.

Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney proved by her visit. That she is truly an American Shero, and her speech empowered us to go beyond the traditional box of incarceration, and indoctrination. She is proof that Georgia will have a major role in the 21^st century for change, exposure, and diversity. Therefore, we who respect truth must support her with our prayers, love, and financial support for speaking truth to power in the midst of the Iraq War, The Patriot Act, Project for a New American Century, Wire Taps, and the monitoring of private phone calls. See: http://www.reopen911.org/

Lastly, I commend Valdosta Daily Times Reporter Kenna Walsh for her participation at this event and reporting news we can use in Valdosta, Lowndes County Georgia and beyond. Peace.

GEORGE RHYNES, A concerned citizen and brother of humanity, Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta Daily Times Opiinion following the event: http://216.239.51.104/search?q=cache:a9BcuK8HE44J:www.valdostadailytimes.com/local/local_story
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