[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4603]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. JONATHAN SMALLS

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation:
  Whereas, a tenacious man from Frogmore, South Carolina utilizes his 
gifts, talents and wisdom everyday to insure that veterans and their 
families are provided resources in the state of Georgia; and
  Whereas, Mr. Jonathan Smalls is a renowned leader not only for his 
hometown of Frogmore, South Carolina, but as a husband, father and 
community leader in DeKalb County, Georgia; and
  Whereas, Mr. Jonathan Smalls served our Country honorably for Twenty-
eight (28) years in the U.S. Army as an Army Ranger, retiring as a 
Command Sergeant Major, he is a man of honor and a strong advocate of 
justice, education and family; and
  Whereas, this model citizen has shared his time and talents for the 
betterment of his community and his nation through his tireless works, 
words of encouragement and inspiration 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 Jonathan Smalls for his 
outstanding leadership and service to the citizens in the state of 
Georgia, his community temperament is to be acknowledged and his 
commitment to the citizens throughout the state continues to touch the 
lives of citizens in our District;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
March 20, 2011 as Jonathan Smalls Day in the 4th Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 20th day of March, 2011.

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