[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1350-E1351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE CARREKER-JONES FAMILY

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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 1800's, the Carreker-Jones Family began with their 
oldest known family members in Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia; since 
that time, they have blessed us with descendants across the country who 
have helped to shape and mold our nation; and
  Whereas, today we honor all of the matriarchs and patriarchs, who are 
pillars of strength for the Carreker-Jones family; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored to have many members of the Carreker-Jones

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family who are some of our most productive citizens; 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 
Carreker-Jones 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 Washington, DC; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Carreker-Jones 
Family; Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby 
proclaim, July 25, 2014 as The Carreker-Jones Family Reunion Day in the 
4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 25th day of July, 2014.

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