[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31956]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               PROCLAMATION ISSUED TO MS. MARY ANNE SHARP

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2009

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I would like to submit this 
proclamation which I issued to Ms. Mary Anne Sharp.

       Whereas, Forty-five years ago a virtuous woman of God 
     accepted her calling to serve as Director of the Decatur 
     Civic Chorus in Decatur, Georgia; and
       Whereas, Ms. Mary Anne Sharp began her educational career 
     in Decatur, Georgia, attending Decatur public schools, 
     Oglethorpe University and Emory University; and
       Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and 
     talents with the citizens of DeKalb County, Georgia and the 
     world through directing and producing concerts that continue 
     to touch the lives of many; and
       Whereas, Ms. Sharp is a cornerstone in our community that 
     has 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. 
     Mary Anne Sharp on her 45th Anniversary as Director of the 
     Decatur Civic Chorus and to congratulate her on this 
     milestone;
       Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby 
     proclaim December 13, 2009 as Ms. Mary Anne Sharp Day in the 
     4th Congressional District.
       Proclaimed, this 13th day of December, 2009.

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