[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 35 (Monday, March 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E310]
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                          HONORING CLARA SIMS

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 5, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, one hundred years ago a virtuous woman of God, Clara Bryant 
was born in Oxford, Georgia on March 1, 1912 to Charlie and Lula 
Bryant; and
  Whereas, she was raised up in Rockdale County, Georgia and she 
married Mr. J.C Sims and she has one daughter, Ms. Lula P. Goodson, 
three grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren and twelve great-great 
grandchildren; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal Proverbs 31 woman has shared her time and 
talents as a Wife, Mother and Motivator, becoming a Georgia citizen of 
great worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all by always advancing 
the lives of others; and
  Whereas, Ms. Sims has been blessed with a long, happy life, devoted 
to God and credits it all to the Will of God; and
  Whereas, Ms. Sims along with her family and friends are celebrating 
this day a remarkable milestone, her 100th Birthday, we pause to 
acknowledge a woman who is a cornerstone in Decatur, DeKalb County, 
Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Sims on her birthday 
and to wish her well and recognize her for an exemplary life which is 
an inspiration to all;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
March 1, 2012 as Ms. Clara Sims Day in the 4th Congressional District 
of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 1st day of March, 2012.

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