[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13467]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM ROY ``TANK'' SIMS

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2013

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following U.S. 
Citizen of Distinction.
  Whereas, we are gathered to celebrate the life of Mr. William Roy 
``Tank'' Sims, one of DeKalb County's favorite sons; and
  Whereas, William Roy Sims, Jr., was born to William Roy Sims, Sr., 
and Pearlie McCray Sims, on March 10, 1951, he was educated in 
Birmingham, Alabama, graduated from Ullman High school and later 
graduated from Tuskegee Institute, in 1973 he was the first African 
American to work at the Macon County Commission in Alabama; and
  Whereas, he was a man who believed and lived a life for God, country, 
community and family; and
  Whereas, William Roy ``Tank'' Sims gave of himself, his time, his 
talent and his life with unwavering commitment to his family; and
  Whereas, he was a son, a brother and a friend; he was a man who 
enjoyed life, savoring the moments with his family, his beloved 
fraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and his church, Hillcrest 
Church of Christ in Decatur, Georgia; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
recognizes Mr. William Roy ``Tank'' Sims as a citizen of great worth 
and so noted distinction; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, 
Jr., do hereby attest to the 113th Congress that Mr. William Roy 
``Tank'' Sims is deemed worthy and deserving of this ``Congressional 
Honor'' by declaring Mr. William Roy ``Tank'' Sims U.S. Citizen of 
Distinction in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 27th day of May, 2013.

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