[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1262]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MRS. ERMA MABRY

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, eighty years ago a virtuous woman of God was born in 
Gwinnett County, Georgia on October 29, 1932; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Erma Mabry was born Erma Lyons to Mr. Willie Golden and 
Mrs. Bessie Ragsdale Lyons, she was educated in the local school system 
in Georgia, married Mr. German William Mabry and through their union 
was blessed with three children, one daughter-in-law, two 
grandchildren, and one great grandchild; and
  Whereas, this Phenomenal Proverbs 31 woman has shared her time and 
talents as a Wife, Mother and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia 
a person of great worth, a fearless leader and a servant to all who 
wants to advance the lives of others; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Mabry has been blessed with a long, happy life, devoted 
to God and credits it all to the Will of God; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Mabry along with her family and friends are celebrating 
this day a remarkable milestone, her 80th birthday, we pause to 
acknowledge a woman who is a cornerstone in our community in DeKalb 
County, Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Mabry on her 
birthday and to wish her well and recognize her for an exemplary life 
which is an inspiration to all;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
October 29th, 2012 as Mrs. Erma Mabry Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 29th day of October, 2012.

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