[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13984]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF RODNEY NOEL ELLIS, SR.

  (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of the late 
Mr. Rodney Noel Ellis, Sr., a dedicated public servant and immediate 
past president of the North Carolina Association of Educators.
  Throughout his entire career, Rodney was a talented teacher and a 
steadfast advocate for North Carolina's students and educators, who 
worked relentlessly to improve public schools and fought tirelessly for 
equal and quality education.
  A cherished friend and confidant, I never met anyone who worked 
harder or gave more than Rodney Ellis. He will not only be remembered 
as our champion for education and kids, but as a dedicated and devoted 
family man who loved his wife and five children. He was an inspiration. 
His loss will be felt throughout our entire State.
  Rodney was a titan with a gentile spirit and a heart of gold. North 
Carolina has lost one of her most extraordinary educators and one of 
her greatest leaders.
  My thoughts and prayers continue to be with Rodney's family, his 
friends, and our community.

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