[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 6 (Friday, January 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E45-E46]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       MRS. ANNIE LAURA WORD DAY

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 10, 2014

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, Ninety years ago a virtuous woman of God was born in 
Collierville, Tennessee on December 30, 1923; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Annie Laura Word was born Annie Laura Walker to Mr. 
Albert and Mrs. Blanche Walker, she was educated in the local school 
system as a child, when she became a young lady, she married Mr. Henry 
C. Word on May 16, 1942 and through their union was blessed with three 
children, eighteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; and
  Whereas, this Phenomenal Proverbs 31 woman has shared her time and 
talents as a Wife, Mother and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia 
a person of great worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all who 
wants to advance the lives of others; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Word has been blessed with a long, happy life, devoted 
to God and credits it all to the Will of God; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Word along with her family and friends are celebrating 
this day a remarkable milestone, her 90th Birthday, we pause to 
acknowledge a woman who is a cornerstone in our community; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Word on her birthday 
and to wish her well and recognize her for an exemplary life which is 
an inspiration to all;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim 
December 30, 2013 as Mrs. Annie Laura Word Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 30th day of December, 2013.

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