[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13458]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MRS. BARBARA ANN FLANIGAN

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 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. Barbara Ann Flanigan began her educational career in 
teaching thirty-seven (37) years ago, and this year she retires from 
teaching at Cedar Grove Elementary School in Ellenwood, Georgia, she 
has served the DeKalb County School District 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. Flanigan 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. Barbara Ann Flanigan 
on her retirement from the DeKalb County School District and to wish 
her well in her new endeavors; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' 
Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim June 2, 2013 as Mrs. Barbara Ann 
Flanigan Day in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 2nd day of June, 2013.

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