[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 124 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1539]
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                     HONORING MAJOR WALTER D. GRAY

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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 present the following U.S. 
Citizen of Distinction.
  Whereas, our lives have been touched by the life of this one man . . 
. who has given of himself in order for others to stand; and
  Whereas, U.S. Air Force Major Walter D. Gray served our nation with 
honor and gave his life answering a call to duty; and
  Whereas, Major Gray never asked for fame or fortune, nor found a job 
too small or too big; but gave of himself, his time, his talent and his 
life to uplift those in need by demonstrating unwavering commitment to 
protecting and serving the citizens of the United States of America; 
and
  Whereas, he was a husband, a father, a son, a brother and a friend; 
he was also our warrior, a man of great integrity who remained true to 
the uplifting and service to our nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
recognizes Major Walter D. Gray as a citizen of great worth and so 
noted distinction;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby attest to 
the 112th Congress that Major Walter D. Gray is deemed worthy and 
deserving of this ``Congressional Honor'' by declaring Major Walter D. 
Gray U.S. Citizen of Distinction in the 4th Congressional District of 
Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 17th day of August, 2012.

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