[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 100 (Friday, June 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1202]
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                        HONORING MARIE ROBINSON

                                 ______
                                 

                  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, Ninety years ago a virtuous woman of God was born in Henry 
County, Georgia on July 21, 1922; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Marie Robinson was born Marie Morris to Mr. Wil and 
Mrs. Mary Gay Morris, she was educated in the local school system in 
Georgia, married Mr. Moses E. Robinson and through their union was 
blessed with nine children, thirty-five grandchildren, sixty-six great-
grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren; and
  Whereas, this Phenomenal Proverbs 31 woman has shared her time and 
talents as a Wife, Mother and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia 
a person of great worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all who 
wants to advance the lives of others; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Robinson has been blessed with a long, happy life, 
devoted to God and credits it all to the Will of God; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Robinson along with her family and friends are 
celebrating this day a remarkable milestone, her 90th Birthday, we 
pause to acknowledge a woman who is a cornerstone in our community 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 Mrs. Robinson 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 
July 21st, 2012 as Mrs. Marie Robinson Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 21st day of July, 2012.