[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 193 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1607]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PROCLAMATION FOR MS. BRIDGETTE DIXON THURMAN

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 2017

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to include in the 
Record the following proclamation for Ms. Bridgette Dixon Thurman:
  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, Ms. Bridgette Dixon Thurman has answered that call by giving 
of herself as an Assistant Principal at Dunaire Elementary, and as a 
beloved daughter, mother and friend; and
  Whereas, Ms. Thurman has been chosen as the 2017 Administrator of the 
Year, representing Dunaire Elementary school; and
  Whereas, Ms. Thurman is a graduate of the DeKalb County Schools, a 
mother of children in the DeKalb County Schools, a former teacher in 
the DeKalb County Schools, and for the past 25 years continues to make 
a difference in the lives of children as an Administrator in the DeKalb 
County Schools System; and
  Whereas, Ms. Thurman is a virtuous woman, a courageous woman and a 
fearless leader who has shared her vision, talents and passion to help 
ensure that our teachers and administrators have the tools, support and 
resources needed to promote and produce an educational product that the 
community will find desirable; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Bridgette Dixon 
Thurman for her leadership and service for our District and in 
recognition of this singular honor as 2017 Administrator of the Year at 
Dunaire Elementary School;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
May 22, 2017 as Ms. Bridgette Dixon Thurman Day in the 4th 
Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 22nd day of May, 2017

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