[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 93 (Monday, June 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E896-E897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MOTHER MINNIE JONES

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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, for thirty-six years, Mother Minnie Jones served as 
President of the Beulah Baptist Church Mother Board Number 2, in 
Decatur, Georgia. We are all thankful this virtuous woman of God 
accepting her call to serve in the leadership role of the Mother Board, 
assisting and serving the members of the congregation; and
  Whereas, Mother Jones began her membership at Beulah in 1952 and 
since joining the church, she has provided service to citizens from all 
walks of life. In 1978, Mother Jones initiated the formation of the 
Junior Mother Board at Beulah. She served in various other ministries 
at the church such as the Golden Eagles, the Missionary Board, and the 
Usher Board. She is a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-
grandmother; and
  Whereas, this energetic, phenomenal woman has shared her time and 
talents, giving the citizens of our District a friend to help those in 
need, a fearless leader and a servant to all. She is a powerful prayer 
warrior and intercessor for the congregation; and
  Whereas, Mother Jones is a cornerstone in our community who has 
enhanced the lives of thousands for the betterment of our District and 
Nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mother Jones on her 
outstanding years of leadership and service to the Beulah Baptist 
Church Mother Board Number 2; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' 
Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim June 11, 2016 as: Mother Minnie Jones 
Day in the 4th Congressional District.

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  Proclaimed, this 11th day of June, 2016.

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