[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO PATERNE AGBOHESSOU

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  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, Mr. Paterne Agbohessou has answered that call by giving of 
himself as an educator at E.L. Bouie Sr., Traditional Theme Elementary 
School, and as a beloved son, mentor and friend; and
  Whereas, Mr. Agbohessou has been chosen as the 2013 Teacher of the 
Year, representing E.L. Bouie Sr., Traditional Theme Elementary School; 
and
  Whereas, this tenacious man has shared his time and talents for the 
betterment of our community and our nation through his tireless works, 
motivational speeches and words of wisdom; and
  Whereas, Mr. Agbohessou is a courageous man and a fearless leader who 
has shared his 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 he 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 Mr. Paterne Agbohessou 
for his leadership and service for our District and in recognition of 
this singular honor as 2013 Teacher of the Year at E.L. Bouie Sr., 
Traditional Theme Elementary School; now therefore, I, Henry C. 
``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim March 15, 2013 as Mr. Paterne 
Agbohessou Day in the 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 15th day of March, 2013.

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