[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E127-E128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MR. JOHN OSCAR BOONE, SR.

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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 nation is blessed to have this innovator and pioneer 
touch the lives of thousands through his leadership and service; and
  Whereas, Mr. John Oscar Boone, Sr.'s legacy is present throughout the 
nation and the world for all to see, being the first African American 
appointed to head a major state prison in the United States, serving 
many roles in the American Correctional System: Commissioner, 
Superintendent and Director; he valiantly served our country in the 
U.S. Army Air Force during World War II; and
  Whereas, this giant of a man transformed the American Correctional 
System, he was instrumental in the implementation of the Federal 
Rehabilitation Act of 1965 and he represented our nation on an 
international level, he inspired elected officials, motivated the young 
and the old, as he accomplished so much during his time on this earth; 
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  Whereas, this remarkable man gave of himself, his time, his talent 
and his life; Mr. Boone inspired others to do the same by witnessing 
him walk the walk and talk the talk, he opened doors for others to 
enter; and
  Whereas, Mr. Boone led by doing behind the scenes and on the front 
lines for many; Mr. Boone was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a 
brother and a friend; he was our warrior, our patriarch, a man of great 
integrity who remained true to the uplifting of the community until his 
end; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to bestow an honorable distinction and 
recognition on Mr. John Oscar Boone, Sr., for his leadership, 
friendship and service to all of the citizens of Georgia and throughout 
the Nation; 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 Mr. John Oscar Boone, Sr., of Georgia is deemed 
worthy and deserving of this ``Congressional Honorable Distinction''--
Mr. John Oscar Boone, Sr., U.S. Citizen of Distinction, in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 8th day of December, 2012.

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