[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
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                     TRIBUTE TO THE SHEPHERD FAMILY

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 15, 2015

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, during the mid-1800's, the union of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall 
Shepherd in South Carolina began the Shepherd family lineage; since 
that time, the Shepherd family has 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 of the 
Shepherd family, who are pillars of strength in our community. The 
Shepherd family helped to build and support Poplar Springs Baptist 
Church in Ellenwood, Georgia over one hundred forty-one years ago and 
continue to support this great institution today; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, I 
am honored to have many members of the Shepherd family who are some of 
our most productive and community involved citizens; and
  Whereas, family is one of the most honored and cherished institutions 
in the world, and I take pride in knowing that families such as the 
Shepherd 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 Georgia's Fourth Congressional District; 
and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Shepherd Family; now 
therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim, 
September 13, 2015 as The Shepherd Family Reunion Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 13th day of September, 2015.

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