[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 101 (Monday, July 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1206]
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                         TRIBUTE TO VIOLA REED

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 9, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker,
  Whereas, the union of Viola Reed and John Walker has blessed us with 
descendants that have helped to shape our nation; and
  Whereas, their union produced many well respected citizens, today we 
honor all of the matriarchs and patriarchs, who are pillars of strength 
for the Thomas, Walker and Wilson families; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored to have many members of the Thomas, Walker and Wilson 
families, whom are some of our most productive 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 
Thomas, Walker and Wilson families 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 Atlanta, 
Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Thomas, Walker and 
Wilson families;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim, 
June 29, 2012, as Thomas, Walker and Wilson Family Reunion Day in the 
4th Congressional District of Georgia.

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