[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6810]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO GLENDA F. BRITTON

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation.
  Whereas, a virtuous woman of God accepted her calling to serve in the 
Educational System; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Glenda F. Britton began her educational career in 
teaching in Georgia and this year she retires from teaching at Edward 
L. Bouie, Sr., Elementary Theme School in Lithonia, Georgia, she has 
served the DeKalb County Public Schools System 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 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, Mrs. Britton 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 Mrs. Glenda F. Britton 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 May 10, 2013 as Mrs. Glenda F. Britton 
Day in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 10th day of May, 2013.

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