[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E35]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MR. BOB THIELE

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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 submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, over thirteen years ago, Mr. Bob Thiele accepted a calling 
to serve others by becoming a consultant with the University of Georgia 
Small Business Development Center (SBDC); and
  Whereas, he has served small business clients with great care, 
concern and professionalism, by inspiring, educating and motivating; 
giving a much needed boost to the economic backbone of America; and
  Whereas, he has shared his time and talents, giving the citizens of 
our District a friend, a community leader and an inspiring servant, 
ensuring that economic opportunity is available to all; and
  Whereas, Mr. Thiele is a cornerstone in our community enhancing the 
lives of thousands for the betterment of our District and our Nation; 
and
  Whereas, on his retirement from the University of Georgia SBDC, the 
U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia has set aside 
this day to honor and recognize Mr. Bob Thiele and to wish him well in 
his new endeavors; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do 
hereby proclaim November 21, 2013 as Bob Thiele Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 21st day of November, 2013.

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