[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 76 (Monday, May 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO REV. NIOLENE A. DURHAM

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 18, 2015

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, twenty years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her 
calling to preach and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ at Amanda 
Flipper African Methodist Episcopal Church in Decatur, Georgia; and
  Whereas, the Reverend Niolene A. Durham under the guidance of God has 
pioneered and sustained Amanda Flipper African Methodist Episcopal 
Church as an instrument in our community that uplifts the spiritual, 
physical and mental welfare of our citizens; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman of God has shared her time and talents 
for the betterment of our community and our nation through her 
inspiration, words of encouragement, tireless works, and outreach 
ministries, that have been and continue to be a beacon of light to 
those in need; and
  Whereas, Pastor Durham is a spiritual warrior, a woman of compassion, 
a fearless leader and a servant to all, but most of all she is a 
visionary who impacted and transformed our society as a whole by 
sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with not only her Church, but with 
also our District and the world; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Pastor Niolene A. Durham 
for her outstanding leadership and service to our District; now 
therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim April 
25, 2015 as Reverend Niolene A. Durham Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 25th day of April, 2015.

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