[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 93 (Monday, June 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E895]
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               TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN DAY OF PRAYER

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2016

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, citizens of 
different cultures strive to bring awareness and enlightenment to our 
community; and
  Whereas, the African American culture has been and continues to be a 
great gift to our nation through its inventions, music, literature, 
dance, food, art, native crafts and religion; and
  Whereas, the power of prayer has sustained the African American race 
through generations. It continues to be a great tool in breaking 
bondages, bringing blessings and strengthening communities. Prayer 
brings about change to deliver, restore, build and resurrect; and
  Whereas, our beloved District is blessed to have citizens that 
believe in the power of prayer; and
  Whereas, our community has been strengthened in our awareness, our 
lives have been touched, and our spirits uplifted through the prayers 
that go up daily for the benefit of our District and our Nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize all of the individuals 
that give of themselves for the betterment of others and to recognize 
this sacred day of prayer in the African American Community; now 
therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim June 4, 
2016 as: The African American Day of Prayer Day in the 4th 
Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 4th day of June, 2016.

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