[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 80 (Monday, June 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     A TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR P. JOHNSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 17, 2002

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Arthur P. Johnson for his 
dedication to helping others.
  Arthur P. Johnson is a native New Yorker whose professional and 
community service is guided by the philosophy of empowering 
individuals, families and communities to be self-sustaining. His 
parents and grandparents instilled in him the importance of education, 
a strong work ethic, and the need for spiritual guidance. He 
demonstrated his commitment to these values when he helped start the 
ALPHA School for substance abusing teens. During his diverse career he 
has also been involved with mental health and H.I.V. services at the 
New Hope Guild Centers as well as owning a share of a city licensed 
pest control business.
  Arthur is devoted to improving the environment in which we live 
through his public service. In East New York, he sits on Community 
Board #5, the board of Brownsville Medical Services, and the board of 
the Twelve Towns Y.M.C.A. He is also 2nd Vice-President of the 
Congressman Towns' Men's Caucus and treasurer of the New York Shot 
Makers Golf Club. With this work, and his entrepreneurial endeavors, 
Arthur is working to make a difference.
  In addition, to his many work and volunteer responsibilities, he is 
also the proud father of Lisa, Arthur, Jr., and Latasha as well as the 
very happy grandfather of Asia and Cameron.
  Mr. Speaker, Arthur P. Johnson has shown his commitment to serving 
the community and helping those who cannot help themselves. I hope that 
all my colleagues will join me in honoring this remarkable person.

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