[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 58 (Monday, April 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E607]
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                       HONORING ROBERT LEE SMITH

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I present the following U.S. 
Citizen of Distinction.
  Whereas, we are saddened by the death of Mr. Robert Lee Smith because 
our lives have been touched by the life of this one man; and
  Whereas, Mr. Robert Lee Smith's work is present in our community and 
his church, Hillcrest Church of Christ; being a deacon, Bible School 
instructor, bus driver and singer; and
  Whereas, this highly effective motivator utilized his skills to aid 
in the growth and development of his church; and
  Whereas, he gave of himself, his time and talent as he served his 
family, friends and community; and
  Whereas, Mr. Robert Lee Smith was a husband, a son, a father, a 
friend and a man of great integrity who remained true to the uplifting 
of our community; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to bestow a special recognition on Mr. Robert 
Lee Smith for his leadership, friendship and service to all as a 
citizen of great worth and so noted distinction;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby attest to 
the 112th Congress of the United States that Mr. Robert Lee Smith of 
Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia is deemed worthy and deserving of this 
``Congressional Recognition'' by declaring Mr. Robert Lee Smith U.S. 
Citizen of Distinction in the 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 15th day of April, 2012.

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