[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 87 (Thursday, June 5, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
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                        HONORING ELIZABETH JONES

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2014

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, A virtuous woman of God accepted her calling to serve in the 
Educational System; and
  Whereas, Ms. Elizabeth Jones began her educational career in teaching 
thirty-five (35) years ago, and this year she retires from teaching at 
Stephenson Middle School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, she has served the 
DeKalb County School District 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, Ms. Jones 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 Ms. Elizabeth Jones on 
her retirement from the DeKalb County School District and to wish her 
well in her new endeavors; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, 
Jr. do hereby proclaim May 25, 2014 as Ms. Elizabeth Jones Day in the 
4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 25th day of May, 2014.

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