[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
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                  HONORING PASTOR GRACE C. WASHINGTON

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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, twenty-five (25) years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted 
her calling to serve as Senior Pastor, and
  Whereas, Pastor Grace C. Washington has served twenty-five (25) years 
as a Senior Pastor with faithful service and devotion that has and 
continues to improve the lives of citizens in our district; and
  Whereas, this great woman has shared her time and talents as a 
Teacher, Counselor, Friend and Pastor, giving the citizens of Georgia a 
person of great worth, a fearless leader, a devoted scholar and a 
servant to all who wants to advance the lives of our community; and
  Whereas, Pastor Grace C. Washington service to the Love Life 
Christian Church speaks volume not only to our community, but to the 
nation as a whole; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Pastor Grace C. 
Washington on her anniversary as a Senior Pastor and to wish her well 
in her endeavors;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
October 9, 2010, as Pastor Grace C. Washington Day in the 4th 
Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 9th day of October, 2010.