[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 77 (Thursday, May 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATION OF MRS. MATTIE LEE TOMLIN'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2010

  Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. 
Mattie Lee Tomlin on the occasion of her 80th birthday and to commend 
her on 46 years of dedicated service as a school bus driver.
  While serving our nation's public school system, Mrs. Tomlin was 
responsible for providing a safe environment for her students. Each 
school day for over 40 years, her promptness and dependability allowed 
her to transport school children from home to school. Her commitment 
made it possible for countless children to attend public school.
  Mrs. Tomlin was born on June 23rd, 1930 in Jeffersonville, Georgia. 
After graduating from the Twiggs County School System, she served as a 
public school bus driver for six years. After relocating to Jackson, 
Michigan, she continued serving her community for a further 40 years. 
Throughout her years of enthusiastic support to our nation's school 
children, she has been widely recognized for her punctuality and 
commitment to safety.
  Even in her retirement Mrs. Tomlin has continued her commitment to 
public service. For the past four years, she has volunteered her time 
at the Charlie Griswold Senior Center, where she currently serves as a 
VIP volunteer.
  Madam Speaker, distinguished colleagues, it is with great pride that 
I recognize Mrs. Mattie Lee Tomlin for her years of service to our 
nation's school children. I invite my colleagues to join me in honoring 
this exceptional woman on her 80th birthday.

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