[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7778]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING REVEREND FURQUAN R. STAFFORD, SR.

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, the works of Dr. Charles R. Drew have been and continue to 
be credited for medical innovation and saving lives throughout the 
world; and
  Whereas, Reverend Furquan R. Stafford, Sr., has given of himself to 
continue the works of Dr. Drew in the U.S. Plasma Collection Industry 
and to educate and motivate our youth; Reverend Stafford has given 
exceptionable and distinguished service to our citizens by providing 
guidance, service and leadership; and
  Whereas, Reverend Stafford is a proven leader and advocate with the 
heart of a lion and the spirit of an angel; and
  Whereas, his determination and will is a testament that one man can 
make a difference; and
  Whereas, Georgia is proud to have Reverend Stafford, who gives of 
himself daily without any need for praise and fame; he always serves 
valiantly and with honor, a modern-day knight; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Reverend Furquan R. 
Stafford, Sr., for his outstanding leadership and service to our 
District;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
May 19, 2011 as Reverend Furquan R. Stafford, Sr. Day in the Fourth 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 19th day of May, 2011.

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