[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MS. XERNONA CLAYTON

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 2015

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, many years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her calling 
to serve the citizens across our nation and the international 
community; and
  Whereas, Ms. Xernona Clayton began her career in service working 
diligently to assist in the Civil Rights Movement alongside Dr. Martin 
Luther King, Jr., she has served as the first Southern African American 
to host a daily prime time talk show, ``The Xernona Clayton Show''; she 
served as the Corporate Vice President for Urban Affairs at Turner 
Broadcasting; she is the President and CEO of the Trumpet Awards 
Foundation wherein she is the Creator and Executive Producer of the 
Trumpet Awards honoring individuals that give of themselves to make the 
world better; Ms. Clayton continues to assist individuals and families 
across the world through education and service; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal Proverbs 31 woman has shared her time and 
talents, giving the citizens of our district a friend to help those in 
need, a fearless leader and a servant to all wanting to ensure that the 
system works for everyone; and
  Whereas, Ms. Xernona Clayton is a cornerstone in our community that 
has enhanced the lives of thousands for the betterment of our district 
and nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Xernona Clayton for 
her outstanding leadership and service to our district and to 
congratulate her for an exemplary life of leadership and service to 
all; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby 
proclaim March 14, 2015 as Ms. Xernona Clayton Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 14th day of March, 2015.

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