[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JOHNNY ROSS

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following.
  Whereas, thirty four years ago a tenacious man of God accepted his 
calling to serve in the Internal Revenue Service in Atlanta, Georgia; 
and
  Whereas, Mr. Johnny Ross began his career with the IRS as a Control 
Clerk in the Collection Branch and today retires as a Case Advocate in 
the Taxpayer Advocate Service Team; and
  Whereas, Mr. Ross has shared his time and talents, giving the 
citizens of our District a friend to help those in need, a fearless 
leader and a servant to all who wants to insure that the system works 
for everyone; and
  Whereas, Mr. Johnny Ross is a cornerstone in our community that has 
enhanced the lives of thousands for the betterment of our District and 
Nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mr. Johnny Ross on his 
retirement from the Internal Revenue Service and to wish him well in 
his new endeavors;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
September 24, 2010, as Mr. Johnny Ross Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, This 24th day of September, 2010.

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