[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E121]
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                  TRIBUTE TO MRS. BARBARA JEAN LEVETT

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  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 woman 
who has given of herself to her family, church, community, and nation; 
and
  Whereas, Mrs. Barbara Jean Levett's good works are present in 
Conyers, Georgia as an exemplary mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, 
great grandmother, aunt, neighbor, community worker, business owner and 
friend; and
  Whereas, this giant of a woman, who was raised up in Atlanta, 
Georgia, was born on January 1, 1933, to the late Mrs. Lillie Frances 
Bailey Fears; and
  Whereas, Barbara Jean Levett (faithfully known as Tootsie) was a 
virtuous woman, a woman of great integrity who remained true to the 
uplifting of her community and family which in turn uplifted others; 
and
  Whereas, she was an exemplary matriarch, serving as compass and wise 
counselor and bringing great joy to our district, her family and 
friends; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Barbara Jean Levett loved her family, encouraging all 
of those around her to make a difference, be it her children, her 
elected officials, her neighbors and her church members at Rock Temple 
A.M.E Church in Conyers, Georgia where she was a faithful member; and
  Whereas, this remarkable woman gave of herself, never asking for fame 
or fortune as she became a quiet storm, a spark that starts a flame; 
and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to bestow a Congressional Recognition on Mrs. 
Barbara Jean Levett for her leadership, friendship and service to all 
of the citizens of Conyers and the nation;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby attest to 
the 112th Congress that Mrs. Barbara Jean Levett of Conyers, Rockdale 
County, Georgia is deemed worthy and deserving of this ``Congressional 
Recognition'' Mrs. Barbara Jean Levett, U.S. Citizen of Distinction.
  Proclaimed, this 9th day of November, 2012.

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