[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E123]
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                      HONORING MR. LEE VAN OLIVER

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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 submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, One hundred years ago a tenacious man of God was born in 
Screven County, Georgia on November 8, 1912; and
  Whereas, Mr. Lee Van Oliver was blessed to have ten siblings, he grew 
up in Georgia attending school in the local school system and moved to 
Savannah, Georgia at an early age; he worked in several industries in 
Savannah; International Paper, the Shipyard, Sears & Roebuck, Smith & 
Kelly; and
  Whereas, Mr. Oliver has shared his time and talents as a Husband, 
Long Shore man, Uncle, Brother and Motivator, giving the citizens of 
Georgia a person of great worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all 
who wants to advance the lives of others; and
  Whereas, Mr. Oliver has been blessed with a long, happy life, devoted 
to God and credits it all to the Will of God; and
  Whereas, Mr. Oliver along with his family and friends are celebrating 
this day a remarkable milestone, his 100th Birthday, we pause to 
acknowledge a man who is a cornerstone in our community; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mr. Oliver on his 
birthday and to wish him well and recognize him for an exemplary life 
which is an inspiration to all;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
November 8, 2012 as Mr. Lee Van ``L.V.'' Oliver Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 8th day of November, 2012.

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