Congressional Record Statement

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I
rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding leader and dear friend of
longstanding, Togo Dennis West, Jr. Sadly, Togo passed away on
Thursday, March 8, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday,
April 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral in

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
work and service of a dedicated community activist, engaged citizen,
and dear friend of longstanding Mrs. Lillie Ruth Gantt-Evans. She will
be honored by South Macon Arts Revitalization Technology (SMART), Inc.
at the International Cherry Blossom Gospel Extravaganza in Macon,

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
work and service of a dedicated public servant, Mr. J. Warren
Stembridge. Mr. Stembridge will be honored at the Central Intelligence
Agency's (CIA) Headquarters in Langley, Virginia on Monday, March 12,
2018. He will be awarded the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal,

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to
rise today to recognize a dedicated public servant, engaging community
leader, outstanding citizen, and friend of longstanding, Mrs. Elizabeth
``Liz'' Moore Tomlin. Liz was honored by the Nelson Chapel AME Church

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the
work and service of a distinguished educator, political activist, and
dear friend to my wife, Vivian and me, Mrs. Eunice L. Mixon. She was
honored as the 2018 Distinguished Older Georgian, a title given by the

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my
sincerest congratulations and Happy Birthday wishes to a dedicated
woman of God, community servant, and friend of longstanding, Minister

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a
dedicated mortician and compassionate public servant, the Honorable
Ernest ``Bobo'' Cloud, Jr., who will celebrate 33 years of
distinguished service to the City of Cairo, Georgia. His celebration
will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Mount Calvary

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a distinguished
athlete, educator, spiritual leader, and dear friend of longstanding,
Reverend Earl Williams, Jr. A memorial service will be held in his