[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 36 (Thursday, March 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E450]
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                        HONORING GARNETT RHODES

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following.
  Whereas, One hundred years ago a tenacious man of God was born in 
Taliaferro County, Georgia on March 11, 1911; and
  Whereas, Mr. Garnett Rhodes was born to Mr. Chapman and Mrs. Mary 
Jane Frazier Rhodes, he grew up farming in Taliaferro County, Georgia 
and continued to farm in Greene County, Georgia and Athens, Georgia 
until he turned 90 years old; and
  Whereas, Mr. Rhodes has shared his time and talents as a Husband, 
Father and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia a person of great 
worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all who want to advance the 
lives of others; and
  Whereas, Mr. Rhodes has been blessed with a long, happy life, devoted 
to God, and credits it all to the Will of God; and
  Whereas, Mr. Rhodes along with his family and friends are celebrating 
this day a remarkable milestone, his 100th Birthday, we pause to 
acknowledge a man who is a cornerstone in our community; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mr. Rhodes on his 
birthday and to wish him well and recognize him for an exemplary life 
which is an inspiration to all;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
March 11, 2011 as Mr. Garnett Rhodes Day in the Fourth Congressional 
District. Proclaimed, this 11th day of March, 2011.

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