[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2152]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MR. LEWIS ``LEW'' BELCHER

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 24, 2016

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, our lives have been touched by the leadership and service of 
Mr. Lewis ``Lew'' Belcher, Jr.; and
  Whereas, Mr. Lewis ``Lew'' Belcher served our nation with honor and 
valor in the United States Air Force. He demonstrated unquestionable 
leadership and courage as an Airman devoted in protecting our nation; 
and
  Whereas, Mr. Belcher served and led our district in Rockdale County 
as a steadfast pillar of our community by being ever so watchful of 
issues that would hinder constituents. He was a community advocate on 
the front line of fighting for equality and justice. He was the voice 
for the voiceless and the pulse of the grassroots machine in Rockdale 
County; and
  Whereas, Mr. Belcher advised many elected and appointed officials on 
issues concerning the public, he also promoted supporting local small 
businesses; and
  Whereas, he never asked for fame or fortune, nor found a job too 
small or too big; he gave of himself, his time, his talent and his life 
to uplift those in need by demonstrating unwavering commitment to 
protecting and serving the citizens of Rockdale County; and
  Whereas, he was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great 
grandfather and a friend; he was also a man of great integrity who 
remained true to the uplifting and service of my district; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
recognizes Mr. Lewis ``Lew'' Belcher, Jr., as a citizen of great worth 
and so noted distinction; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, 
Jr., do hereby attest to the 114th Congress that Mr. Lewis ``Lew'' 
Belcher, Jr., is deemed worthy and deserving of this ``Congressional 
Honor'' by declaring Mr. Lewis ``Lew'' Belcher, Jr. U.S. Citizen of 
Distinction in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 18th day of January, 2016.

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