[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
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                     HONORING DR. BENNIE PENNINGTON

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2013

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, a tenacious man of God accepted his calling to serve in the 
Educational System; and
  Whereas, Dr. Bennie Pennington began his educational career in 
teaching thirty (30) years ago and this year he retires from teaching 
at Dunaire Elementary School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, he has served 
the DeKalb County School District well and our community has been 
blessed through his service; and
  Whereas, this remarkable man has shared his 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, Dr. Pennington is formally retiring from his educational 
career today, he will continue to promote education because he 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. Bennie Pennington on 
his retirement from the DeKalb County School District and to wish him 
well in his new endeavors; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, 
Jr. do hereby proclaim May 21, 2013 as Dr. Bennie Pennington Day in the 
4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 21st day of May, 2013.

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