[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 100 (Friday, June 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1196]
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                        HONORING EZEKIEL DEMPSEY

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                     HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 29, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, the birth of Ezekiel Dempsey in the state of North Carolina 
in the 1800's began the Dempsey family lineage which has blessed us 
with descendants that have helped to shape our nation; and
  Whereas, the Dempsey Family has produced many well respected citizens 
and the patriarchs and matriarchs of the Dempsey Family are pillars of 
strength that have touched many throughout our nation, family members 
of the past and present such as Rev. Tom Dempsey, Stephen Dempsey, 
William Dempsey, James Dempsey and Sarah Dempsey; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored to have members of the Dempsey family for they are some of 
our most beloved citizens in our District; and
  Whereas, family is one of the most honored and cherished institutions 
in the world, we take pride in knowing that families such as the 
Dempsey family have set aside this time to fellowship with each other, 
honor one another and to pass along history to each other by meeting at 
this year's family reunion in DeKalb County, Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Dempsey family;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
June 8, 2012 as Dempsey Family Reunion Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 8th day of June, 2012.

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