[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 97 (Friday, June 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1301]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO MARCUS JOHNSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 15, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor New York City Police 
Officer Marcus Johnson. Marcus was born in Tuskegee, Alabama but raised 
in Brooklyn, Crown Heights. He attended Washington Irving High School 
in Manhattan and later graduated from Deborah Cannon Wolfe High School 
in Shorter, Alabama.
  Marcus Johnson returned to New York City after his high school 
graduation and worked for the corporate law firm of Davis, Polk, and 
Wardwell. There, he was the supervisor in the mail division overseeing 
the office's incoming and outgoing Federal Express, DHL, Airborne 
Express, as well as interoffice courier services.
  Marcus Johnson later enrolled in the Borough of Manhattan Community 
College, immediately following that enrollment, he was accepted into 
the New York City Police Academy. Upon his graduation from the academy, 
he was assigned to the 75th Precinct where he initially worked as a 
patrol officer. He became known for his southern hospitality, speaking 
and waving as he patrolled the community.
  Marcus Johnson's work in his precinct did not stop there. He also 
worked as an evidence control specialist/property officer, highway 
safety officer, burglary apprehension team officer, crime prevention 
officer and he now holds the position of community affairs officer.
  Marcus Johnson is a member of the National Organization of Black Law 
Enforcement Executives, NOBLE. He holds the office of co-Chair of the 
Dinner Scholarship and Dance Committee. He is married to Ayicha Johnson 
and they have three children, Mikhyle, Marque, and Myles.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Officer Marcus Johnson of 
the New York City Police Department for his work in keeping our 
community safe.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to a 
kind man who takes pride in the work he does for our city.

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