[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3728]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MS. JULIA SNELL

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 2015

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, our lives have been touched by the life of this one woman 
who has given of herself to her family, church, community, and nation; 
and
  Whereas, Mrs. Julia Ann Holt Wilson Snell's good works are present 
across our nation, as an exemplary wife, aunt, neighbor, community 
worker, business owner and friend; and
  Whereas, this giant of a woman, was reared in Buena Vista, Alabama, 
born July 1, 1907, to the late Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Irene Holt; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Julia Ann Holt Wilson Snell was a virtuous woman, a 
woman of great integrity who remained true to the uplifting of her 
community and family which in turn uplifted others; and
  Whereas, she was an exemplary matriarch, serving as a compass and 
wise counselor while bringing great joy to our district, her family and 
friends; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Julia Ann Holt Wilson Snell loved her family, 
encouraged all of those around her to make a difference in her 107 
years and blessed the lives of many in the states of Alabama, 
California, the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia and in her 
beloved church, Beulah Missionary Baptist Church where she was a 
faithful member; and
  Whereas, this remarkable woman gave of herself, never asking for fame 
or fortune as she became a quiet storm, a spark that starts a flame; 
and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to bestow a Congressional Recognition on Mrs. 
Julia Ann Holt Wilson Snell for her leadership, friendship and service 
to all of the citizens across the United States; now therefore, I, 
Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., do hereby attest to the 114th Congress 
that Mrs. Julia Ann Holt Wilson Snell, of DeKalb County, Georgia is 
deemed worthy and deserving of this ``Congressional Recognition,'' Mrs. 
Julia Ann Holt Wilson Snell, U.S. Citizen of Distinction.
  Proclaimed, this 31st day of January, 2015.

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