[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15488]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. PATRICIA E. MAY

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:
  Whereas, Thirty-seven years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her 
calling to serve in the Educational System in DeKalb County, Georgia; 
and
  Whereas, Ms. Patricia E. May began her educational career in 
teaching, she rose to the rank of Principal and has served the Lithonia 
Middle School well and our community has been blessed through her 
service; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents as a 
Teacher, Educator, Principal and Motivator, giving the citizens of 
Georgia a person of great worth, a fearless leader, a devoted scholar 
and a servant to all who wants to advance the lives of our youth; and
  Whereas, Ms. May is formally retiring from her educational career 
today, 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. Patricia E. May on 
her retirement from the DeKalb County Public Schools System and to wish 
her well in her new endeavors;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
June 4, 2010 as Ms. Patricia E. May Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 4th day of June, 2010.

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