[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 33 (Thursday, March 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E304]
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         COMMENDING THE AZALEA CITY CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INC.

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, I come 
before you today to recognize the dedicated work of the Azalea City 
Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a national service organization 
dedicated to enriching the lives of African Americans and their 
descendents. In working towards their goal of honoring the Georgia 
Legislative Black Caucus, the Azalea City Chapter has put together an 
exhibit honoring past and present legislators.
   Men and women of all stripes had a role to play in improving the 
lives of African Americans after Reconstruction. This detailed exhibit 
shines a spotlight on those trailblazers who carved a path for 
lawmakers like myself and others. Included among these inspirational 
figures is Senator Leroy Johnson, who was the first African American to 
be elected to a political office in the Southeast. Through his 
commitment and hard work, he became so powerful that he was the first 
to be named Chairman of a standing committee in the General Assembly. 
Let us not discount Representative Grace Towns Hamilton, who was the 
first African American woman to be elected to the Georgia Legislature. 
These legislators and others who are featured in the exhibit continue 
to serve as role models to aspiring young politicians today.
   Please join me in commending the Azalea City Chapter not only on 
their exceptional hard work, but also for choosing the Georgia 
Legislative Black Caucus as the focus of their work.

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