[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF MARGUERITE JOHNSON

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2009

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Marguerite Johnson of Fredericksburg, Virginia, as she celebrates her 
90th birthday.
  Mrs. Johnson has touched many lives through teaching, volunteering, 
and as a leader in her church. As a former teacher and principal of 
more than twenty-six years, Mrs. Johnson understands that a strong 
education is the key to success and instilled this in her students. She 
also demonstrated the importance of community service and citizenship, 
encouraging her students to volunteer and help those in need in the 
community. After retiring in 1984, Mrs. Johnson continued her 
commitment to education by volunteering as a teacher's assistant for 
special needs students at Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School in 
Fredericksburg.
  Mrs. Johnson was a 4-H Club and Girl Scout leader devoted to 
promoting the importance of citizenship, leadership and strong values. 
She was also a Pathfinder leader in her church. As a Master Guide, the 
highest ranking position in Pathfinders, Mrs. Johnson promoted youth 
leadership, encouraged community involvement, planned outreach 
activities and taught camping, survival training skills, nature and 
conservation classes.
  Mrs. Johnson enjoys the outdoors and being surrounded by nature. She 
has traveled extensively throughout the country camping and hiking in 
many of our national parks including Pike National Forest, Mount 
Rushmore National Memorial, Redwood National Park, and the Grand Canyon 
National Park. Mrs. Johnson also enjoys the Shenandoah National Park 
where she recently celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by family 
and friends.
  Mrs. Johnson has touched many lives in her lifetime. She truly loves 
her family and has an unwavering faith in God. Her generosity has 
encouraged and strengthened the faith and lives of family, friends and 
members of her church and local community.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored today to recognize Mrs. Johnson in 
celebration of her 90th birthday. I hope the years to come will bring 
her health, happiness and special times with family and friends.

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