[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 57 (Monday, May 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING REVEREND OBBIE L. BURNS

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 2, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation:
  Whereas, Reverend Obbie L. Burns today begins a new chapter in his 
life and the life of New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in 
Lithonia, Georgia; and
  Whereas, Reverend Obbie L. Burns under the guidance and favor of God, 
will this day be installed as Pastor of the New Macedonia Baptist 
Church and under his leadership he will be charged to pioneer and 
sustain New Macedonia Baptist Church, as an instrument in our community 
that uplifts the spiritual, physical and mental welfare of our 
citizens; and
  Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious man of God has given hope to 
the hopeless, fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to those in need; 
and
  Whereas, Reverend Burns is a spiritual warrior, a man of compassion, 
a fearless leader and a servant to all, but most of all a visionary who 
has shared not only with his Church, but with our District and the 
world his passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Reverend Obbie L. Burns 
on his installation as Pastor;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
April 17, 2011 as Reverend Obbie L. Burns Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 17th day of April, 2011.

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