[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 93 (Monday, June 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E898]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BETTY BAISDEN

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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, reaching the age of 80 years is a remarkable milestone; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Betty Jane Baisden was born on March 19, 1936 and today 
she is celebrating that milestone; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Baisden has been blessed with a long, happy life, 
devoted to God and credits it all to the Will of God; she has been a 
devoted Christian since her childhood days to present as President of 
the Mothers Board at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Baisden is celebrating her 80th Birthday with her 
family members, church members and friends here in Georgia, she 
celebrates a life of blessings; as a Mother, Grandmother, friend, 
community servant and leader; and
  Whereas, the Lord has been her Shepherd throughout her life and she 
prays daily and is leading by example a blessed life; an advocate, 
faithful matriarch and a community leader; and
  Whereas, we are honored that she is celebrating the milestone of her 
80th birthday in the 4th District of Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Betty Jane Baisden 
for an exemplary life which is an inspiration to all, now therefore, I, 
Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim March 19, 2016 as: 
Mrs. Betty Jane Baisden Day in the 4th Congressional District of 
Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 19th day of March, 2016.

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