[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 121 (Thursday, July 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF ROBERT C. HOLTON, SR.

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2007

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert C. 
Holton, Sr., of Grady County, Georgia, whose achievements merit our 
recognition. He is recognized for his 53 years of service to his 
family, church, and his community.
  The residents of Grady County, Georgia, should be proud to have 
called Holton a neighbor and a friend. Robert C. Holton, Sr., was born 
on April 30, 1943, to Mrs. Goodie Bell Williams Holton and the late Mr. 
Henry Holton, Sr. In following the tradition of his parents, Holton 
tirelessly served God through Jerusalem P.B. Church, which later became 
Mt. Zion P.B. Holton. For 53 years, Holton served as a deacon and 
trustee. After graduation, Holton attended Monroe Area Vocational 
Technical School in Albany, Georgia, where he received a certificate in 
general auto mechanics.
  Far too many stories are told about the elite and their charity; 
however, today I would like to recognize the story of an ordinary man 
who gave extraordinarily of himself. It was in Grady County, Georgia, 
where Holton began his unprecedented commitment to his immediate 
community. As the founder of Vision & Wisdom and Family Homes Building, 
Inc., Holton provided affordable housing to needy families. However, 
this was not enough for Holton, Sr., as he committed 22 years to the 
chairmanship of the Francis Western YMCA. Also, Holton served in the 
Thomasville/Thomas County Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years.
  Unfortunately, Holton's tragic death came as a shock; he died during 
an automobile accident on his usual weekend trip. So on this 26th of 
July, I commend Robert C. Holton, Sr. for his tangible commitments to 
the State of Georgia. May his work ethic and commitment continue to 
define our State.

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