[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1559]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DELPHENIA DAVIS

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following:
  Whereas, thirty-four years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her 
calling to serve on the DeKalb Community Service Board; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Delphenia Davis has served the citizens of DeKalb 
County as an Advocate for People with Disabilities and our community 
has been blessed through her service; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents as an 
Advocate, Teacher and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia a 
person of great worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all who want 
to advance the lives of others; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Davis is formally retiring from the DeKalb Community 
Service Board today, she will continue to serve those in need because 
she 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 Mrs. Delphenia Davis on 
her retirement from the DeKalb Community Service Board and to wish her 
well in her new endeavors;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
January 28, 2011, as Mrs. Delphenia Davis Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, This 28th day of January, 2011.

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