[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 102 (Monday, July 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1281]
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      HONORING LUPUS AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERING SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 11, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation.
  Whereas, In 2003, Ms. Kim Schofield founded the Lupus And Community 
Empowering Support organization better known as ``LACES''; and
  Whereas, LACES is an organization that continues to serve those who 
live with or are affected by the chronic autoimmune disorder lupus, by 
empowering patients, bringing attention to the disease, and leading the 
way to find a cure through research; and
  Whereas, today LACES sponsors its 3rd Annual Ride 4 Lupus Motorcycle 
ride to raise awareness and funds to assist individuals living with 
lupus; and
  Whereas, this unique organization has given of themselves tirelessly 
and unconditionally to advocate for our citizens and their families who 
battle lupus; and
  Whereas, LACES continues to serve our county, state and country by 
being the sword and shield for those who live with lupus, encouraging 
better treatments, funding research and educating people about the 
disease to help heal families and strengthen our resolve to find a 
cure; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize LACES for their 
outstanding service to our District;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
July 9, 2011 as Lupus And Community Empowering Support Day in the 4th 
Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 9th day of July, 2011.

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