AL HR921

Honors the life and memory of Mrs. Ercile Jelks of Montgomery, who passed away at age 77.

Recognizes her 43-year career as a classroom teacher in Montgomery Public Schools, where she received multiple honors including Elementary Teacher of the Year and Who's Who Among American Teachers.

Celebrates her active service to First Baptist Church of Montgomery and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, including roles as Youth Directress, Musician, and recipient of the Delta Great Teacher award for Alabama.

Notes her educational achievements including graduation as valedictorian from West Side High School in Talladega (1951), Bachelor of Science and Master's degrees from Alabama State University, and a Golden Diploma awarded in 2007.

Expresses condolences to her surviving family members including her husband Robert Jelks, Sr., son, grandson, and multiple siblings.