[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 117 (Monday, September 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1264]
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                  TRIBUTE TO JORDAN AND SYLVIA WEDLOWE

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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, the union of Jordan and Sylvia Wedlowe in Twiggs County, 
Georgia in the 1800's began the Wedlowe family lineage which has 
blessed us with descendants that have helped to shape our nation; and
  Whereas, the Wedlowe Family has produced many well respected citizens 
and the patriarchs and matriarchs of the Wedlowe family are pillars of 
strength that have touched many throughout our nation, family members 
of the past and present; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored to have members of the Wedlowe family for they are some of 
our most beloved 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 
Wedlowe family 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 DeKalb County, Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Wedlowe family;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
June 29, 2013 as Wedlowe Family Reunion Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 29th day of June, 2013.

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