[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MS. GWENDOLYN MASON

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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, the lives of many in my district have been touched by the 
life of one--Ms. Gwendolyn Mason; and
  Whereas, she was born January 11, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia, today she 
celebrates a milestone in her life, her 50th Birthday; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents for 
the betterment of our community and our nation through her tireless 
works, words of encouragement and inspiration; and
  Whereas, Gwendolyn Mason is a warrior for those in need, a woman of 
compassion, a fearless leader, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a 
servant to all and truly a friend; her dedicated service is present 
throughout my district, she is an unwavering advocate for youth, the 
elderly, the less fortunate and small businesses; and
  Whereas, she leads by example from behind the scenes, as well as 
front and center as the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Hank 
Stewart Foundation, Founder of G.A.B.B., an employee of Yellow Pages, 
an advocate in the fight against Breast Cancer, as a member and 
minister for her beloved church, Solid Rock Ministries and as a member 
in her beloved Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Gwendolyn Mason on 
the anniversary of her birth and for her outstanding leadership and 
service to our District; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, 
Jr. do hereby proclaim January 11, 2016 as: Ms. Gwendolyn Mason Day in 
the 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 11th day of January, 2016.

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