[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 193 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PROCLAMATION FOR MS. DONNA RAPOSA

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 2017

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to include in the 
Record the following proclamation for Ms. Donna Raposa:
  Whereas, forty-two years and eleven months ago a virtuous woman of 
God accepted her calling to serve in the Social Security 
Administration; and
  Whereas, Ms. Donna Raposa began her career in government as a Clerk 
Typist in the VA Regional Office in 1974 before transferring to the 
Social Security Administration Regional Office as an Aide in the Field 
Service section; and
  Whereas, she educated and mentored throughout her many years of 
service as a Field Service Assistant, Service Representative and 
finally, after providing stellar leadership and outstanding service to 
our community, retiring as a Claims Service Representative in the 
Gwinnett Office; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents by 
giving the citizens of our District a fearless leader and servant that 
strived to ensure that the system worked for everyone; and
  Whereas, Ms. Donna Raposa is a mother and friend; she is also a 
cornerstone in our community who 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 Ms. Donna Raposa on her 
retirement and to wish her well in her new endeavors;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
March 31, 2017 as Ms. Donna Raposa Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 31st day of March, 2017.

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