[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1281]
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               RECOGNIZING REVEREND DR. JOHN F. WILLIAMS

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2013

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, this year, Reverend Dr. John F. Williams is celebrating 
twenty-five (25) years preaching, twenty-three (23) years in pastoral 
leadership and seven (7) years as Pastor of Antioch East Baptist Church 
this year, he has provided stellar leadership to his church and 
community; and
  Whereas, Reverend Dr. John F. Williams under the guidance of God has 
pioneered and sustained Antioch East Baptist Church as an instrument in 
our community that uplifts the spiritual, physical and mental welfare 
of our citizens; and
  Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious man of God has given hope to 
the hopeless and is a beacon of light to those in need; and
  Whereas, Reverend Dr. Williams is a spiritual warrior, a man of 
compassion, a fearless leader and a servant to all, but most of all a 
visionary who has shared not only with his Church, but with our state 
and the nation his passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Reverend Dr. John F. 
Williams, as he celebrates this milestone in pastoral leadership; now 
therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim August 
25, 2013 as Reverend Dr. John F. Williams Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 25th day of August, 2013.

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