[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO THE STEWART-RONEY 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, the Stewart-Roney family lineage has blessed us with 
descendants that have helped to shape our nation; and
  Whereas, the Stewart-Roney Family has produced many well respected 
citizens, and the patriarchs and matriarchs of the Stewart-Roney family 
are pillars of strength that have touched the lives of many; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored to have members of the Stewart-Roney family for they are 
some of our most honorable citizens in our District; and
  Whereas, family is one of the most honored and cherished institutions 
in the world and we take pride in knowing that families such as the 
Stewart-Roney family have set aside this time to fellowship with each 
other, honor one another and to pass along history to each other 
through their 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 Stewart-Roney family; 
now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim 
July 17, 2015 as Stewart-Roney Family Reunion Day in the 4th 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 17th day of July, 2015.