[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RUNELL FOSTER

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2016

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, one hundred ten years ago a virtuous woman of God, Runell 
``Nell'' Brooks Foster was born in Gwinnett, Georgia on March 27, 1906 
to George B. and Emma Palmer Brooks; and
  Whereas, she grew up on the family farm in Gwinnett County, Georgia 
and married Mr. Clyde Foster on February 12, 1928; their union has 
blessed our district and nation ever since; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal Proverbs 31 woman, who is the oldest living 
graduate of Grayson High School, has shared her time and talents as a 
wife, mother, educator and motivator, becoming a Georgia citizen of 
great worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all by always advancing 
the lives of others; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Foster has been blessed with a long, happy life, 
devoted to God, Community and Family; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Foster along with her family and friends are 
celebrating a remarkable milestone, her 110th Birthday, we pause to 
acknowledge a woman who is a cornerstone in Gwinnett County, Georgia; 
and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Foster on her 
birthday and to wish her well and recognize her for an exemplary life 
which is an inspiration to all; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' 
Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim March 27, 2016 as Mrs. Runell ``Nell'' 
Brooks Foster Day in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 27th day of March, 2016.

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