GA SR850

Georgia Senate Resolution 850 honors and celebrates Carol Lynne Manross Rhoades for 40 years of selfless service to the North Fulton community

Rhoades dedicated 26 years to teaching subjects ranging from home economics to special needs education, and continued substitute teaching for an additional 16 years after retirement

A first-generation college honor graduate from Pennsylvania State University and high school salutatorian, she overcame humble beginnings to build a distinguished career in education

Served as a devoted military spouse for 60 years, at times independently raising two children while her husband was stationed elsewhere, and is a grandmother of five

Contributed to her community beyond education through handcrafting hats and toys for premature babies, making blankets for those less fortunate, and numerous other acts of service