[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9993]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MS. ALMA GAMMAGE

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 2010

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker:
  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. Alma Gammage has given of herself as an educator of E.L. 
Bouie, Sr., Elementary Theme school, a daughter, a mother and friend; 
and
  Whereas, Ms. Gammage has been chosen as this year's Teacher of the 
Year, representing E.L. Bouie Elementary 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 and words of wisdom; and
  Whereas, Ms. Gammage is a virtuous woman, a courageous woman and a 
fearless leader who has shared with the world her vision and passion to 
help ensure that our future, our children, receive an education that is 
relevant for today, but also for the future; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Alma Gammage for her 
leadership and service for our District;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim 
April 23, 2010, as Ms. Alma Gammage Day in the Fourth Congressional 
District.

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