[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO MRS. JENNIE McIVOR RICHARDSON CAMPBELL

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 24, 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--Mrs. Jennie McIvor Richardson Campbell; and
  Whereas, she was born January 15, 1926 in Mount Vernon, New York, and 
today she celebrates a milestone in her life, her 90th 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, Mrs. Campbell is a warrior for those in need, a woman of 
compassion, a fearless leader, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt, a 
servant to all and truly a friend; her dedicated service is present 
throughout my district, she is an unwavering caregiver; and
  Whereas, she is a blessing to us all. She gives advice on life, 
sewing and culture. She is a member of her beloved Greenforest 
Community Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Jennie McIvor 
Richardson Campbell 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 15, 2016 as 
Mrs. Jennie McIvor Richardson Campbell Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 15th day of January, 2016.

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