[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 21, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1303-E1304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DAN JOHNSON

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                             HON. ZACH WAMP

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2005

  Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, a husband, father, businessman, accountant, 
and community leader. Dan Johnson is a man of values and integrity. He 
is a steady thoughtful leader who has been giving back to the community 
for more than three decades.
  Born and raised in Tennessee, Dan Johnson graduated from the 
University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a degree in accounting. After 
faithful service to his country in the U.S. Army, Dan came to 
Chattanooga, established himself through civic and political 
involvement and founded Johnson, Hickey and Murchison, PC in 1977.
  Dan's role as the CEO of the firm that bears his name has provided 
the platform for him to promote and encourage entrepreneurs and private 
investment. His contributions to job growth and economic development 
are significant.
  In his new capacity as Chief of Staff to Chattanooga's Mayor Ron 
Littlefield, Dan offers seasoned political and legislative expertise, 
which will serve our citizens very well. Dan exemplifies the words in 
the Jaycee Creed, ``Service to humanity is the best work of life.''
  Dan's selfless contributions have been recognized by our community 
and state: He received the Public Service Award from the Tennessee 
Society (Of Certified Public Accounts

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in 1997, the 2004 Benefactor Award by The Tennesee Council for Resource 
Development and the 2005 Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor's Award 
for Excellence in Philanthropy--just to name a few.
  Dan's affiliations and leadership positions include being president 
of the Chattanooga Jaycees and the Tennessee Jaycees, founding member 
of Jaycee Future Corporation and Jaycee Progress, Inc., which built 
housing for the elderly in Chattanooga. He is also a board member and 
past chairman of Chattanooga's public television station, WTCI Channel 
45, member and past secretary of the Chattanooga Kiwanis Club, 
treasurer and co-founder of Blood Assurance, vice president and board 
member of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, a member of the board of 
trustees at Erlanger Medical Center, vice president and board member of 
Orange Grove Center, past Chairman of the Hamilton County Republican 
Party, 1998 Chairman of the Year for the TN Society of Certified Public 
Accountants and my trusted campaign treasurer for more than a decade.
  Dan and his wife of 43 years, Linda, live in Hixson. Their four 
children have blessed them with twelve grandchildren. The Johnsons have 
been active members of the First Baptist Church of Chattanooga for 
almost forty years.
  A great man! A great mind! And a big heart! Thank you, Dan Johnson, 
for the example you set, your devotion to others and selfless service 
to mankind. We are all the better because of your dedication to our 
region, state and nation.

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