[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF MRS. FLORENCE BELLAMY FROM THE 
                        PHENIX CITY SCHOOL BOARD

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for the 
House's attention today to recognize Florence Bellamy who is retiring 
from the Phenix City School Board after 25 years of service.
  Mrs. Bellamy has served on the Phenix City School Board since 1989, 
including terms as vice president and president. Mrs. Bellamy has also 
served as the Immediate Past President of the Alabama Association of 
School Boards, having previously served as President, President-Elect, 
Vice President, and District 4 Director. She has remained active within 
AASB, including leading or serving on the Academy Advisory Committee, 
Budget and Finance Committee, and the Executive/Legislative Committee. 
In 2001, Florence was named an All-State School Member, the 
association's highest honor. She has also achieved AASB's highest 
recognition in training, the Master's Honor Roll. In January of 2008, 
Mrs. Bellamy was honored with a ``lifetime Achievement'' award from her 
local Board of Education.
  In addition to her dedication to education, Mrs. Bellamy has a 
passion for serving her community. Since 2000, she has worked as a 
Supervisor with the Russell County Department of Human Resources in the 
area of Adult Protective Services. She and her husband, Michael, have 
four children and three grandchildren. Mrs. Bellamy and her husband, 
Judge Michael Bellamy, are also active in their church.
  Mr. Speaker, we join his family and friends in celebrating Mrs. 
Bellamy's retirement and wish her the very best.

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