[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 120 (Tuesday, August 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1494]
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                              PROCLAMATION

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 2, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker,
  Whereas, Mr. Hank Stewart, a tenacious and poetic man from 
Jacksonville, Florida utilizes his gifts, talents and wisdom everyday 
to ensure that citizens are inspired and lives are touched; and
  Whereas, Mr. Stewart is a renowned poet, motivator and community 
leader in DeKalb County, Georgia; and
  Whereas, he founded the Hank Stewart Foundation based on 
strengthening the whole child--mind, body and soul; and
  Whereas, this model citizen has shared his time and talents for the 
betterment of his community and his Nation through his tireless works, 
words of encouragement and inspiration that 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 Hank Stewart for his 
outstanding leadership and service to the citizens in the state of 
Georgia and on the 20th anniversary of becoming a poet and the 10th 
anniversary of his White Linen Affair;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
July 30, 2011 as Hank Stewart Day in the 4th Congressional District of 
Georgia.
  Proclaimed, This 30th day of July, 2011.

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