[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 124 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1532]
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                     HONORING PASTOR MICHAEL BENTON

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, there are 
many individuals who are called to contribute to the needs of our 
community through leadership and service; and
  Whereas, Pastor Micheal Benton has given of himself to lead Fairfield 
Baptist Church these past thirty-five years; and
  Whereas, Pastor Micheal Benton under the guidance of God has 
pioneered and sustained Fairfield Baptist Church as an instrument in 
our community that betters the spiritual, physical and mental welfare 
of our citizens; and
  Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious man of God has shared his time 
and talents for the betterment of our community for the past thirty 
five (35) years by preaching the gospel, singing the gospel and living 
the gospel; and
  Whereas, Pastor Micheal Benton is a spiritual warrior, a man of 
compassion, a man of great courage, a fearless leader and a servant to 
all, but most of all a visionary who has shared with not only Fairfield 
Baptist Church, but with DeKalb County and the world his passion to 
spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Pastor Micheal Benton for 
his leadership and service for our District as he celebrates his 35th 
Pastoral anniversary;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
September 23, 2012 as Pastor Micheal Benton Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, This 23rd day of September, 2012.

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