[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 198 (Tuesday, December 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             PROCLAMATION FOR GUS AND WILLIE MAE DIXON DAY

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2017

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the 
following Proclamation for Gus and Willie Mae Dixon:
  Whereas, Gus and Willie Mae Dixon have maintained their vows to God 
and to each other for the past 50 years, during which time they have 
been blessed and fruitful with child and grandchildren, who are 
gathered with us as we celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and
  Whereas, since July 1, 1967 Gus and Willie Mae Dixon and family have 
contributed to our community as humble servants, uplifting the 
physical, mental, and most importantly the spiritual welfare of all 
whom they have encountered; and
  Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, we 
are honored that the fruit of this wonderful marriage has produced one 
daughter and son-in-law Shannon and Terry Clark, and seven 
grandchildren; and
  Whereas, Gus Dixon is a remarkable and tenacious man of God and 
Willie Mae Dixon is a phenomenal and virtuous Proverbs 31 woman, both 
being members of Welcome Friend Baptist Church in DeKalb County, 
Georgia where, under the leadership of Pastor John Smith, Gus serves as 
Director of Christian Education and Willie Mae serves as Director of 
the Mission ministry; and
  Whereas, Gus and Willie Mae Dixon are distinguished citizens of 
Georgia's Fourth Congressional district, being spiritual warriors who 
possess great compassion for all of God's children, and who are 
fearless servants and leaders with a vision and passion to improve the 
lives of others; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Gus and Willie Mae Dixon 
as they celebrate their golden anniversary, and 50 years of marital 
bliss; now therefore, I, Henry C. ''Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby 
proclaim July 1, 2017 as Gus and Willie Mae Dixon Day in the 4th 
Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 1st day of July, 2017.

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