Bennie G. Thompson

Background

Thompson, Bennie G. was born in Bolton, Mississippi, United States.

Education

Bachelor Political Science, Tougaloo College Master of Science Ednl. Administration, Jackson State University, Mississippi graduate, University of Southern Mississippi.

Career

Alderman, Bolton, Mississippi, 1970-1974; mayor, Bolton, Mississippi, 1974-1980; supervisor, district 2 Hinds County Board, Mississippi, 1980-1993; member, 103d-105th United States Congress from 2d district Mississippi, since 1993; member agriculture committee, budget committee, since 1993; member small business committee. Presidential appointee National Council Health Planning and Development.

Achievements

• Bennie G. Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy Congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board trustees Tougaloo College. Board directors Southern Regional Council, Housing Assistance Council. Member Mississippi Association Black Mayors (founder), Mississippi Association Black Suprs.