[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 57 (Monday, May 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E777]
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                          HONORING WAYMON SIMS

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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, the accomplishments of many start with the works and words 
of one; and
  Whereas, Waymon Sims was born and raised in Athens, Georgia, where he 
began his athletic career as a teenager participating in football, 
track and basketball earning varsity letters while maintaining his 
membership in the National High School Honor Society at Athens High & 
Industrial School; and
  Whereas, upon his graduation from Athens High & Industrial School in 
1959, Waymon Sims entered Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia 
wherein he continued his athletic career in track and football while 
earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics; and
  Whereas, Waymon Sims served our country honorably in the U.S. Navy 
during a time of war, he returned home to Georgia, entered John 
Marshall Law School, coached little league softball and baseball in 
DeKalb County, Georgia, won numerous championships for his girls and 
boys teams but most of all, he shared his time and talents for the 
betterment of his community and his nation through his tireless works, 
words of encouragement and inspiration that have and continue to be a 
beacon of light to those in need; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Waymon Sims the Athlete, 
Coach, Attorney and Community Leader on his induction into the Athens 
Athletic Hall of Fame in his hometown of Athens, Georgia and to 
congratulate him as a constituent who now lives in our District;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
May 18, 2009 as Waymon Sims Day in the Fourth Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 18th day of May, 2009.

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