[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 48 (Monday, March 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. VICKY CAROL PERSONS

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
celebrate the life of the late Dr. Vicky Carol Persons who entered into 
eternal rest Monday, March 2, 2015. Dr. Persons was well known for the 
joy she got out of helping others, her love for gardening, caring for 
animals and cooking.
  A native of Bainbridge, Georgia, Dr. Persons received her PhD in 
Special Education from Florida State University and became a devoted 
educator of 15 years. Dr. Persons previously worked at McIntosh County 
Academy as a special education teacher, and in 2012, she decided to run 
for the McIntosh County School Board. In April 2013, Dr. Persons began 
her career at West Chatham Elementary School as a 5th grade special 
education teacher where many of the faculty and parents will truly miss 
her dedication to her school and students. Dr. Persons was also very 
involved in her community. She was a member of the Darien Rotary Club, 
Cairo Rotary Club, and the Professional Association of Georgia 
Educators.
  Today, it is my privilege to recognize the life of Dr. Vicky Persons. 
As a wife, mother and friend, Dr. Persons will forever be remembered.

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