[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 117 (Monday, September 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BOBBY HURD

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 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 man, 
Bobby Hurd who has given so much of himself in order for others to 
stand; and
  Whereas, his work is present in the gospel music industry for all to 
see, and ``The Bobby Hurd Show'' has been instrumental in spreading the 
gospel and promoting gospel artists in the Metropolitan Atlanta area 
and beyond; and
  Whereas, this giant of a man accomplished so much during his time on 
earth, he was an electrician by trade, a promoter by talent, a 
community advocate by concern and a friend to all; and
  Whereas, he gave of himself, his time, his talent and his life to 
uplift those in need, he never asked for fame or fortune he just wanted 
to help somebody and to inspire anybody by being involved in community 
activities and spreading the gospel; he encouraged everybody to do the 
same by witnessing him walk the walk and talk the talk; and
  Whereas, Bobby Hurd led by doing both behind the scenes and on the 
front lines, he was an ambassador of goodwill who will be truly missed; 
and
  Whereas, Bobby Hurd was a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a 
friend; he was our warrior, our patriarch, a man of great integrity who 
remained true to the uplifting of our community until his end; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
recognizes Bobby Hurd as a citizen of great worth and so noted 
distinction;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby attest to 
the 113th Congress that he is deemed worthy and deserving of this 
Congressional Honor by declaring Mr. Bobby Hurd U.S. Citizen of 
Distinction in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, This 12th day of July, 2013.

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