[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 124 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
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                     HONORING BISHOP EDDIE L. LONG

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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, Bishop Eddie L. Long, is celebrating twenty-five (25) years 
as pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church this year and 
providing leadership to his church on an international level; and
  Whereas, Bishop Eddie L. Long, under the guidance and calling of God 
began preaching the word of God to members of New Birth Missionary 
Baptist Church as pastor in 1987 and today is celebrating a milestone; 
and
  Whereas, from North Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia, he has transformed, 
trail blazed and taught the gospel; fed the hungry and assisted those 
in the community in need; and
  Whereas, this man of God has been a blessing to us as a spiritual 
leader, an educator and a community leader; and
  Whereas, Bishop Long has given of himself these past twenty five 
years to build up the community and has spread the gospel of Jesus 
Christ; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to recognize Bishop Eddie L. Long, as he 
celebrates his 25th Pastoral Anniversary;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.1 do hereby proclaim 
August 19, 2012 as Bishop Eddie L. Long Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 19th day of August, 2012.

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