[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MS. BRIDGETTE DIXON THURMAN

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, there are 
many individuals who are called to contribute to the needs of our 
community through leadership and service; and
  Whereas, Ms. Bridgette Dixon Thurman has answered that call by giving 
of herself as an educator at Dunaire Elementary, and as a beloved 
daughter, mother and friend; and
  Whereas, Ms. Thurman has been chosen as the 2011 Teacher of the Year, 
representing Dunaire Elementary school; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents for 
the betterment of our community and our nation through her tireless 
works, motivational speeches and words of wisdom; and
  Whereas, Ms. Thurman is a virtuous woman, a courageous woman and a 
fearless leader who has shared her vision, talents and passion to help 
ensure that our children, receive an education that is relevant not 
only for today, but well into the future, as she truly understands that 
our children are the future; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Bridgette Dixon 
Thurman for her leadership and service for our District and in 
recognition of this singular honor as 2011 Teacher of the Year at 
Dunaire Elementary School;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
March 23, 2011 as Ms. Bridgette Dixon Thurman Day in the 4th 
Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 23rd day of March, 2011.

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