[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. DARRON T. SMITH

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 2010

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, the accomplishments of many start with the works and words 
of one; and
  Whereas, Dr. Darron T. Smith has given of himself for many years in 
the field of education as a student, professor, editor and lecturer; 
and
  Whereas, upon obtaining his doctorate degree with emphasis in the 
Sociology of Race, Education, Theory, Social Problems, Race & Ethnic 
Minority Relations; and
  Whereas, Dr. Darron T. Smith is serving our country honorably as one 
of few African American men who have decided to enter into the field of 
education as a Ph.D., to teach our future and enhance our present while 
never forgetting our past. Dr. Smith is sharing his time and talents 
for the betterment of our community and our nation through his tireless 
works, words of encouragement and inspiration that have been and 
continue to be a beacon of light to those in need; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Dr. Darron T. Smith on 
his achievement of earning his Ph.D., from the University of Utah, May 
7, 2010, and to congratulate him as he provides a much needed service 
to educate and enlighten our future for the betterment of our great 
nation;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim 
May 15, 2010, as Dr. Darron T. Smith Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.

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