[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO MRS. KARLA A. HUTCHINSON-SKEETE

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 15, 2015

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, there are 
many individuals who are called to contribute to the needs of our 
community through leadership and service; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Karla A. Hutchinson-Skeete has answered that call by 
giving of herself as an educator at Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Elementary 
Traditional Theme School, and as a beloved wife, daughter and friend; 
and
  Whereas, Mrs. Skeete has been chosen as the 2015 Teacher of the Year, 
representing Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Elementary Traditional Theme School; 
and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents for 
the betterment of our community and our nation through her tireless 
works, motivational speeches, performance through dance and words of 
wisdom; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Skeete is a virtuous woman, a courageous woman and a 
fearless leader who has shared her vision and passion to help ensure 
that our children receive an education that is relevant not only for 
today, but well into the future, as she truly understands that our 
children are the future; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Karla A. Hutchinson-
Skeete for her leadership and service to our District and in 
recognition of this singular honor as 2015 Teacher of the Year at 
Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Traditional Theme Elementary School; now 
therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim August 
21, 2015 as Mrs. Karla A. Hutchinson-Skeete Day in the 4th 
Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 21st day of August, 2015.

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