[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 6981-6982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING REV. DR. NOEL BATTLE AND MARTHA HALL BATTLE

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
proclamation.
  Whereas, on January 26, 1933, a tenacious man of God, Reverend Dr. 
Noel Battle was born in Union Point, Georgia; and
  Whereas, on February 14, 1937, a virtuous woman of God, Martha Hall 
Battle was born in Greensboro, Georgia; and
  Whereas, they both were raised in Georgia and they married on August 
31, 1958, at the

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Springfield Baptist Church in Greensboro, Georgia; their union was 
blessed with four children, thirteen grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal Proverbs 31 woman and this stellar man of 
God have shared their time and talents as inspirational pillars in our 
district, being citizens of great worth, fearless leaders and servants 
to all by always advancing the lives of others; and
  Whereas, this year we celebrate a couple that is blessed with a happy 
life, devoted to God, family and community; and
  Whereas, the works of Reverend and Mrs. Battle have and continue to 
enhance the lives of citizens in our district and beyond, we pause to 
acknowledge their unyielding service, for they are truly cornerstones 
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 Reverend and Mrs. Battle 
on their accomplishments this year and to wish them well and recognize 
them for their exemplary lives which are an inspiration to all; now 
therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby proclaim 
February 23, 2013 as Reverend Dr. Noel Battle and Mrs. Martha Battle 
Day in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 23rd day of February, 2013.

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