[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9624]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO WALTER AND
                            MIRIAM HENDERSON

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2016

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:
  Whereas, Walter and Miriam Henderson are celebrating fifty (50) years 
in marriage today in Rockdale County, Georgia; and
  Whereas, their union on March 26, 1966 blessed our community with a 
family that has enhanced our district; and
  Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious man of God and this phenomenal 
and virtuous Proverbs 31 woman are beacons of light to those in need, 
their church and the many friends from across the state of Georgia; and
  Whereas, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are distinguished citizens of our 
state; they are spiritual warriors, persons of compassion, fearless 
leaders and servants to all; they are visionaries who have shared with 
their family and our community their passion to improve the lives of 
others; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mr. Walter and Mrs. 
Miriam Henderson as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary, fifty (50) 
years in marital bliss; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, 
Jr., do hereby proclaim March 26, 2016 as Mr. Walter and Mrs. Miriam 
Henderson Day in the 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 26th day of March, 2016.

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