[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
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                  HONORING ELIZABETH AND HENRY SNIPES

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  Mr . JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation.
  Whereas, the union of Elizabeth and Henry Snipes has blessed us with 
descendants that have helped to shape our nation; One such descendant 
being Mr. Maceo Snipes who was a World War II veteran; 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 Snipes and Turner families; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored to have many members of the Snipes and Turner 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 Snipes 
and Turner 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 Snipes and Turner 
families;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim, 
July 7, 2012 as Snipes and Turner Family Reunion Day in the Fourth 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 7th day of July, 2012.

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