[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO PASTOR CLINTON McFARLAND

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, there are 
many individuals who are called to contribute to the needs of our 
community through leadership and service; and
  Whereas, one of those individuals, Pastor Clinton McFarland, has 
given of himself to preach the word of God for twenty-five years; and
  Whereas, under the guidance of God he has pioneered and sustained 
Grace Baptist Church as an instrument in our community that betters the 
spiritual, physical and mental welfare of our citizens; and
  Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious man of God has shared his time 
and talents for the betterment of our community by preaching, singing 
and being a living example of the Gospel; and
  Whereas, Pastor Clinton McFarland is a spiritual warrior, a man of 
compassion and great courage, a fearless leader, and above all, a 
visionary who has shared not only with his church, but with our 
District and the world, the passion to spread the gospel of Jesus 
Christ; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Pastor Clinton McFarland 
for his leadership and service for our District as he celebrates his 
25th Pastoral Anniversary; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, 
Jr. do hereby proclaim January 17, 2016 as: Pastor Clinton McFarland 
Day in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 17th day of January, 2016.

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