[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1544]
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          TRIBUTE TO THE JOHNSON FAMILY ON THEIR 25TH REUNION

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 1999

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues here in the United States House of Representatives a family 
rich in both history and tradition. I speak of the Johnson Family, who 
will gather on July 30th-August 1, 1999 to celebrate their 25th Annual 
Johnson Family Reunion.
  The Johnson Family are descendants of the distinguished George 
Johnson of Lincolnton, Georgia. The theme for this year's reunion of 
the Johnson Family is ``A Strong Foundation . . . Bridge To The New 
Millennium.''
  At a time when we constantly hear that family values are a thing of 
the past, the Johnson Family stands out as a shining example of the 
strong, enduring bonds of family. As we enter this new millennium, we 
indeed draw inspiration from the Johnson family and their commitment to 
each other and to the betterment of society.
  Mr. Speaker, I call upon all of my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Johnson Family as generations young and old gather 
for this special occasion. May their 25th family reunion be a 
successful event full of happy memories which they will carry to the 
new millennium.

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