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Jennie and family, 2015

Photo of Jennie Cummings surrounded by family and friends in the Missouri House Lounge. Jennie Cummings sits center, she is an elderly white woman with brown hair tied back. She wears a red dress with decorative beading around the collar, and red shoes. Beside her on the left, a middle aged blonde woman sits. She wears a longsleeve matching grey suit and holds one of the proclamations of Jennie's. On Jennie's right sits an older white man, he wears a black suit with a red button down shirt. He holds Jennie's other award. Beside him sits another woman in a longsleeve dress with blue floral design. Behind them stand more of Jennie's family and friends.

Jennie Cummings (center, in red) poses with family and friends in the Missouri House Lounge. They hold proclamations from her Missouri State Senator and House Representative, celebrating her prestigious award.

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