[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 34 (Thursday, February 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E488-E489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING BILL AND FAITH COLLINS

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 26, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, in celebration of Black 
History Month, I want to continue recognizing African Americans from 
throughout Georgia's 11th Congressional District who have a major 
impact on their community.
  Today, I rise to honor a family who has dedicated their lives to 
public service and the improvement of the community they call home. 
Bill and Faith Collins of Rome, Georgia are the perfect example of how 
one family can have a positive impact on the lives of countless others 
around them.
  Bill Collins has served his community on the Rome City Commission for 
the past 11 years. As a Commissioner, Bill currently chairs the Public 
Works Committee and serves on the Transportation and Downtown 
Development Authority--working to improve his community's 
infrastructure.
  Bill's wife, Faith, has committed much of her life to ensuring that 
the children of Rome receive the best education possible. As a long-
time member of the Rome City School Board, Faith has made improving the 
quality of education for Georgia students her mission.

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  I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking Bill and Faith Collins--
a true public service family--for their commitment to improving their 
community.

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