[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15479]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             GERARD PLACIDE

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:
  Whereas, The Caribbean community is a vital part of our Nation and 
its members are known worldwide; and
  Whereas, Gerard Placide, not only talks the talk, but he walks the 
walk as it relates to our elected officials and our community working 
together to strengthen the relationships between the Caribbean 
community and citizens throughout our country; and
  Whereas, Gerard Placide has served our nation honorably in the United 
States Army for six and a half years, he is a Goodwill Ambassador for 
not only the citizens in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, 
Trinidad and Tobago, the Cayman Islands, and all of the Caribbean 
Nations; and
  Whereas, this wise psalmist and man of God has shared his time and 
talents for the betterment of his community and his nation through his 
tireless works, inspirational singing and words of encouragement and 
motivation that have and continues to be a beacon of light to those in 
need; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Caribbean community 
and Gerard Placide on this day and for outstanding leadership and 
service to our District;
  Now, therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim 
June 18, 2010 as Gerard Placide Day, in the 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 18th day of June, 2010.

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