[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 100 (Friday, June 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1200]
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                     HONORING MARY THERESA JOHNSON

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                  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, Forty-two years ago a young woman accepted her calling to 
serve in the Health Care System as a Nurse; and
  Whereas, Ms. Mary Theresa Johnson began her nursing career in 
Wilmington, Delaware and this year she retires from nursing at the 
Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta, Georgia, she has served the Health 
Care System well and our community has been blessed through her 
service; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents as a 
Nurse, Mother and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia a person of 
great worth, a fearless leader, a devoted professional and a servant to 
all who want to advance the lives of others through medicine; and
  Whereas, Ms. Johnson is formally retiring from her nursing career 
today, she will continue to promote healthy living because she is a 
cornerstone in our community that has enhanced the lives of thousands 
for the betterment of our District and Nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Mary Theresa Johnson 
on her retirement and to wish her well in her new endeavors;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
May 26, 2012 as Ms. Mary Theresa Johnson Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 26th day of May, 2012.

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