[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            A TRIBUTE TO THE CAREER OF PATRICIA ANN JOHNSON

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2004

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedicated 
service of an individual from my district who has devoted her 
professional life to enhancing the educational development of students 
in our great State of Arkansas.
  Patrica Ann Johnson has given 36 years of service in education to 
primary and community college students. On April 30th, Ms. Johnson will 
retire from teaching, but her legacy will continue in the schools and 
community where she taught.
  Ms. Johnson served Mena for 31 years, teaching the first, second, 
third, and fourth grades at Louise Durham Elementary School where she 
was a continued source of inspiration for hundreds of school children 
while working for their educational and social advancement. In addition 
to her elementary school teaching, Ms. Johnson taught physical and 
health education at Rich Mountain Community College to students 
enrolled in those programs.
  Ms. Johnson is an outstanding example of the lifetime dedication to 
service of Arkansas educators. I urge all citizens of Mena and the 
staff and students of Louise Durham Elementary School and Rich Mountain 
Community College to join me in honoring the career of a truly gifted, 
caring, and committed woman on the celebration of her retirement.

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