[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 30, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E905]
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                        HONORING KAREN L. MACON

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 30, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation.
  Whereas, thirty-eight years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her 
calling to serve in the Educational System; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Karen L. Macon began her educational career in teaching 
in South Bend, Indiana at Muessel Elementary School in 1974 and this 
year she retires from teaching at Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Elementary 
Theme School in Lithonia, Georgia, she 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 and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia a 
person of great worth, a fearless leader, a devoted scholar and a 
servant to all who want to advance the lives of our youth; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Macon 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 Mrs. Karen L. Macon 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 
May 18, 2012 as Mrs. Karen L. Macon Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.

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