[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 102 (Thursday, June 19, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SENATOR JOHNNY ISAKSON

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2008

  Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate 
Senator Johnny Isakson as he honors our elders for their inspiration in 
our lives by honoring and remembering his own parents, Ed and Julia 
Isakson, at the 6th Annual Thanks Mom & Dad Celebration on June 20, 
2008.
  A loving son, Senator Isakson credits his parents for instilling in 
him his strong work ethic, his love of family and his respect for 
others. A good father in his own right, Senator Isakson's children 
credit him for teaching them through his example, not just words.
  Senator Isakson has long championed the rights of older adults and 
supports programs and services that promote healthy living, employment 
services and other programs vital to both active and homebound older 
adults.
  The Thanks Mom & Dad Fund' honors parents, grandparents 
and mentors by supporting programs and services for older adults, and 
each year asks someone in the community each year to honor their 
parents, grandparents or mentors. Senator Isakson was selected to honor 
his parents and is also being honored because he has inspired the lives 
of his children and so many others in the community.
  I know well the power of his work in Georgia and here on Capitol Hill 
where he has demonstrated the ability to inspire members and staff 
alike to respond to the needs of the elderly.
  I rise to honor Senator Isakson's contributions and to express may 
gratitude that he continues on in service on behalf of his 
constitutents.

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