[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO FITZ JOHNSON

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Black History 
Month, I want to recognize African Americans from throughout Georgia's 
11th Congressional District who have a major impact on their community. 
Today, I rise to recognize Fitz Johnson of Marietta, Georgia, the owner 
of Atlanta's professional women's soccer team, the Atlanta Beat.
  Already an accomplished businessman and influential Georgian, Fitz 
brought women's professional soccer to Atlanta in 2010. Mr. Speaker, 
the hard work and passion that made Fitz a successful business owner 
are fueling his drive to make the Beat a successful franchise.
  Not only did he help Kennesaw State University build the only women's 
specific soccer stadium in the United States, he is working 15-hour 
days doing everything from handling ticket sales to janitorial services 
to build a winner in Atlanta.
  I ask my colleagues to please join me in thanking Fitz Johnson for 
his contributions to his community, and wish him all the best with the 
Atlanta Beat.

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