[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E937]
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                 HONORING POPLAR SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, Poplar Springs Baptist Church is one of our most beloved 
treasures in the State of Georgia; and
  Whereas, Pastor Ulysses and First Lady Annie Ponder are the two 
jewels that have been placed by God to lead and serve the members of 
Poplar Springs Baptist Church for the past 23 three years; and
  Whereas, this tenacious man and virtuous woman of God give of 
themselves daily in order to uplift the kingdom, serve the community 
and to give to those in need; and
  Whereas, honor, humility, courage and foresight are words that 
describe the Pastor and First Lady, we would be remiss if we did not 
speak of the love and admiration they have towards God, the Church and 
the Community; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Pastor Ulysses Ponder and 
First Lady Annie Ponder as they celebrate 23 years of outstanding 
leadership and service;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
May 1, 2011 as Pastor Ulysses and First Lady Annie Ponder Day in the 
Fourth Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 1st day of May, 2011.

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