[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E30]
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        MR. KEITH ``KEECHO'' RAWLS, U.S. CITIZEN OF DISTINCTION

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2014

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I present the following U.S. 
Citizen of Distinction.
  Whereas, our lives have been touched in a most positive and uplifting 
way by, Keith ``Keecho'' Rawls who has given so much of himself through 
sharing his gift of music and love of life; and
  Whereas, at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia he majored in music and 
began his professional career as an extraordinarily gifted composer, 
arranger and accomplished pianist who was instrumental in enhancing the 
sounds of recording artists such as Peabo Bryson and distinguishing 
himself as the first Musical Director of the Universoul Circus; and
  Whereas, he gave of himself, his time and talent to uplift his 
fellowman, he inspired others through his gift of music, his wit and 
conversation; and
  Whereas, he was a son, a brother, a father, a grandfather, a nephew 
and a friend to many and will be greatly missed by all; and
  Whereas, he led by doing both behind the scenes and on the front 
lines, being an ambassador of good will who remained true to the 
uplifting of our community throughout this life; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
recognizes Keith Rawls 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 declaringMr. Keith ``Keecho'' Rawls, U.S. 
Citizen of Distinction in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 16th day of November, 2013.

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