[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 198 (Tuesday, December 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1655]
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                    PROCLAMATION FOR MS. ETHEL CRAIG

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2017

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the 
following proclamation for Ms. Ethel Craig:
  Whereas, A virtuous woman of God accepted her calling to serve in the 
Educational System on September 17, 1973; and
  Whereas, Ms. Ethel Craig began her educational career in teaching 
with the Atlanta Public School System as a Math Teacher, she also 
taught as a teacher for the intellectually gifted students and 
currently she serves as a School Psychologist. She has provided 
guidance to school personnel, parents and students in regards to 
counseling, assessments, instructional support, interventions and 
prevention services; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents as a 
Teacher, Mother, Grandmother, 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. Craig is formally retiring from her educational career 
today after forty-three and a half years of service, 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. Ethel Craig on her 
retirement from the Atlanta Public Schools System and to wish her well 
in her new endeavors; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. 
do hereby proclaim May 30, 2017 as Ms. Ethel Craig Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 22nd day of May, 2017

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