[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1341]
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                       HONORING MARTIN GILCHRIST

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, in the mid-1800s, Martin Gilchrist migrated from 
Churchville, West Virginia to Jefferson County, Mississippi and shortly 
after the Civil War, he married the love of his life; the union of 
Martin Gilchrist and Gracie Nettles Gilchrist began the Gilchrist 
family in Jefferson County, Mississippi, which has blessed us with 
descendants that have helped to shape our nation; and
  Whereas, the Gilchrist family has produced many well-respected 
citizens and five of the patriarchs and matriarchs of the family were 
born to Martin and Gracie Gilchrist. The children were Martin, Geoid, 
Joanna, Evalene and Marie all of whom served as pillars of strength for 
the Gilchrist family; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored to have members of the Gilchrist family, including Ms. 
Doretha McGlory one 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 
Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist family in 
our District; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do 
hereby proclaim July 11, 2014 as Gilchrist Family Reunion Day in the 
4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 11th day of July, 2014.

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