[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING REV. DR. NORMAN S. GREER

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following:
  Whereas, our lives have been touched by the life of this one man who 
has given of himself in order for others to stand; and
  Whereas, Rev. Dr. Norman S. Greer's work is present throughout the 
nation for all to see, being a man of God, a professor of education, a 
member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and
  Whereas, this giant of a man has preached the gospel of Jesus Christ, 
taught academics to scholars from across the nation, inspired elected 
officials, motivated the young and the old, as he accomplished so much 
during his time on this earth; and
  Whereas, this remarkable man gave of himself, his time, his talent 
and his life; he never asked for fame or fortune; he just wanted to 
uplift those in need, he just wanted to make a difference by spreading 
the gospel, educating others, building up a community, while protecting 
his family; Rev. Dr. Greer inspired others to do the same by witnessing 
him walk the walk and talk the talk; and
  Whereas, Rev. Dr. Greer led by doing behind the scenes and on the 
front lines for many; Rev. Dr. Greer was a husband, a father, a pastor, 
a professor and a friend; he was our warrior, our patriarch, a man of 
great integrity who remained true to the uplifting of the community 
until his end; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to bestow an honorable distinction and 
recognition on Rev. Dr. Norman S. Greer for his leadership, friendship 
and service to all of the citizens of Georgia and throughout the 
Nation; as a citizen of great worth and so noted distinction;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby attest to 
the 112th Congress that Rev. Dr. Norman S. Greer of Georgia is deemed 
worthy and deserving of this ``Congressional Honorable Distinction''
  Rev. Dr. Norman S. Greer
  U.S. Citizen of Distinction
  in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia
  Proclaimed, this 25th day of June, 2011.

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