[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1464]
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                     HONORING MARGARET JEAN LABORN

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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, twenty-nine years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her 
calling to serve in the Government of the United States of America; and
  Whereas, Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn began her career service with two 
years in the United States Marine Corps and since 1987, has served in 
the United States Department of Commerce's Economic Development 
Administration (EDA) retiring today as an Economic Development 
Assistant; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents in 
both military and civilian service giving the citizens of our District 
a friend to help those in need, a fearless leader and a servant to all 
who wants to insure that the system works for everyone; and
  Whereas, Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn 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. Margaret Jean Laborn 
on her retirement and to wish her well in her new endeavors;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
July 31, 2012 as Ms. Margaret Jean Laborn Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 31st day of July, 2012.

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