[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E196]
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                     HONORING DOROTHY BARNES PELOTE

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
celebrate the life of the late Mrs. Dorothy Barnes Pelote who entered 
into eternal rest Sunday, January 18, 2015. Mrs. Pelote, often 
described as a ``people's lawmaker'', dedicated her life to public 
service and to her community.
  As a native of Lancaster, South Carolina and graduate of Allen 
University, Mrs. Pelote moved to Savannah, Georgia over 50 years ago 
where she furthered her education at Savannah State University. In her 
early career, Mrs. Pelote dedicated more than 30 years of service to 
teaching in the Savannah Chatham County Public School System.
  Mrs. Pelote served in the Georgia General Assembly as a State 
Representative for the 149th District from 1992 until she retired in 
2002. Mrs. Pelote also served as the Eighth District Representative on 
the Chatham County Board of Commissioners to which she became the first 
of two women to ever serve on this panel.
  Today, it is my privilege to recognize the life of Mrs. Dorothy 
Pelote. As a teacher, an instrumental leader, and a friend, Mrs. Pelote 
will forever be remembered.

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