[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E968]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DeKALB COUNTY NAACP

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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, since 1955, the DeKalb County branch of the National 
Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been a worthy 
instrument for good; and
  Whereas, the DeKalb County branch of the NAACP is celebrating sixty 
one years at Green Forest Community Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia; 
and
  Whereas, this organization is a champion for civil rights throughout 
our county and state, ensuring the rights and liberties of our citizens 
in Georgia are guaranteed through the U.S. Constitution; and
  Whereas, its members give of themselves tirelessly and 
unconditionally to serve our community through endeavors such as voter 
registration, health walks, mentorships and scholarships; and
  Whereas, the lives of many in our district are touched by the 
leadership and service given by the officers and members of the DeKalb 
County NAACP, our nation and the world is a better place due to their 
commitment to excellence in all of their endeavors; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize their outstanding service 
to our District; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do 
hereby proclaim April 9, 2016 as DeKalb County NAACP Day in the 4th 
Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 9th day of April, 2016.

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