[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 100 (Friday, June 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MRS. CAROLYN B. PARKS

                                 ______
                                 

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 29, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, the lives of many have been touched by the life of one--Mrs. 
Carolyn B. Parks; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Carolyn B. Parks is the District I Vice President of 
the American Business Women's Association (ABWA), she has been and 
continues to be involved in promoting business and community by 
informing, educating and giving support to our citizens in our 
District; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents for 
the betterment of our community through her tireless works, words of 
encouragement and empowerment; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Carolyn B. Parks has given DeKalb County and the 
Metropolitan Atlanta area, tools that enhance lives, supports our 
youth, protect our seniors and promotes our community businesses; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Carolyn B. Parks for 
her outstanding leadership and service to our District;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
July 27, 2012 as Carolyn B. Parks Day in the 4th Congressional District 
of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 27th day of July, 2012.

                          ____________________