[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 117 (Monday, September 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1255-E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO ABBIE BURANNICE BENN AND JACK BENN

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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 submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, On December 29, 1881, the union of Abbie Burannice Benn and 
Jack Benn in Morgan County, Georgia, blessed us with descendants that 
have helped to shape our nation; and
  Whereas, to this union fourteen children were born; Carrie Benn, Emma 
Benn, John Benn, Jack Benn, Willie Benn, Anderson Benn, Birder Benn, 
Joseph Benn, Elbert Benn, Lula Benn, Corlor Benn, Mattie Benn, Arthur 
Benn and Rosey Benn; and from the children of Abbie and Jack Benn, and 
we have seen and are seeing generations of many well respected 
citizens, so today we honor all of the matriarchs and patriarchs, who 
are pillars of strength for the Benn, Brinkley and Randolph families; 
and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored to have many members of the Benn, Brinkley and Randolph 
families who are productive citizens in our District; and
  Whereas, family is one of the most honored and cherished institutions 
in the world, we take pride in knowing that families such as the Benn, 
Brinkley and Randolph families have set aside this time to fellowship 
with each other, honor one another and to pass along history to each 
other by meeting at this year's family reunion in Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Benn, Brinkley and 
Randolph families;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim, 
July 20, 2013, as Benn, Brinkley & Randolph Family Reunion Day in the 
4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, This 20th day of July, 2013.

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