[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 202 (Tuesday, January 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING DR. FELICIA MOSS MAYFIELD

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 3, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation.
  Whereas, Thirty-six years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her 
calling to serve in the Educational System in DeKalb County, Georgia; 
and
  Whereas, Dr. Felicia Moss Mayfield began her educational career in 
teaching, she rose to the rank of Associate Superintendent for Student 
Support Services and has served the DeKalb County Public Schools System 
well and our community has been blessed through her service; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents as a 
Teacher, Educator, Administrator and Motivator, giving the citizens of 
Georgia a person of great worth, a fearless leader, a devoted scholar 
and a servant to all who wants to advance the lives of our youth; and
  Whereas, Dr. Mayfield is formally retiring from her educational 
career today, she will continue to promote education because she is a 
cornerstone in our community that has enhanced the lives of thousands 
for the betterment of our District and Nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Dr. Felicia Moss Mayfield 
on her retirement from the DeKalb County Public Schools System and to 
wish her well in her new endeavors;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
December 16, 2011 as Dr. Felicia Moss Mayfield Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 16th day of December, 2011.