[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7781]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING PATRICIA A. MAYO

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, Thirty plus years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her 
calling to serve the DeKalb County School System; and
  Whereas, Ms. Patricia A. Mayo was born in Wrens, Georgia, she began 
her educational career as a student in Jefferson County Public Schools, 
she furthered her education by obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree 
in Elementary Education from Savannah State College in Savannah, 
Georgia, she continued her studies at Georgia Southern University and 
Cambridge University; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents as a 
Teacher and Motivator, giving the citizens of DeKalb County, 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. Mayo is a daughter, sister, mother and Eastern Star, she 
is also 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 A. Mayo on 
her retirement from the DeKalb County School System and to wish her 
well in her new endeavors;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
May 18, 2011 as Ms. Patricia A. Mayo Day in the Fourth Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 18th day of May, 2011.

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