[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 101 (Monday, July 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1211]
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                TRIBUTE TO MRS. ANNIE JOHNSON-SINKFIELD

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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, reaching the age of 80 years is a remarkable milestone; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Annie Johnson-Sinkfield was born on June 14, 1932 and 
is celebrating that milestone; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Sinkfield has been blessed with a long, happy life, 
devoted to God and credits it all to the Will of God; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Sinkfield is celebrating her 80th birthday with her 
family members, church members and friends here in DeKalb County, 
Georgia, on June 16, 2012, she celebrates a life of blessings; as a 
wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great 
grandmother; and
  Whereas, the Lord has been her Shepherd throughout her life and she 
prays daily and is leading by example a blessed life; an advocate, 
faithful church member at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Ellenwood, 
Georgia, and a community leader; and
  Whereas, we are honored that she is celebrating the milestone of her 
80th birthday in the 4th District of Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Annie Johnson-
Sinkfield for an exemplary life which is an inspiration to all,
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim 
June 14, 2012, as Mrs. Annie Johnson-Sinkfield Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.

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