[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E33]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AUGUSTA BRANCH OF THE NAACP ON THE OCCASION OF 
                 THEIR 38TH ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND BANQUET

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                            HON. JOHN BARROW

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. BARROW. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to recognize the accomplishments of the Augusta Branch of the NAACP and 
to honor them as they celebrate their 38th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet.
  For over a century, the NAACP has served on the front lines of change 
in America. So often when we recount their success, we think of the 
most prominent images of the Civil Rights Movement. We remember the 
heroes who marched peacefully and stood with dignity in the face of 
injustice. And we remember how they overcame those who hosed and 
humiliated college students and put dogs on women and children because 
of the color of their skin. But there has been--and always will be--
more to the NAACP than this chapter in the Civil Rights Movement.
  The NAACP has committed itself to shepherding the cause of equality 
and justice in America. In the 50 years before and since the sit-ins 
and marches that toppled Jim Crow, the NAACP has played a vital role in 
numerous communities to protect the political, educational, social, and 
economic rights of all persons regardless of color.
  The Augusta Branch of the NAACP in my home district was recently 
honored with nine awards at the Georgia State Conference NAACP 
Convention. Among their commendations were awards for overall 
outstanding contributions as well as recognition for accomplishments in 
social justice and increased membership.
  As a Life Member of the NAACP, it's a particular point of pride for 
me to see one of the NAACP branches that I represent recognized for 
their important contributions. I offer them my continued support and 
many more years of success in Affirming America's Promise.

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