[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1091]
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  RECOGNIZING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER AND RETIREMENT OF DEMETRIS A. 
                                SAMPSON

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Mrs. DeMetris Sampson as she retires after 25 years of 
illustrious service from the Dallas-based law firm, Linebarger Goggan 
Blair & Sampson, LLP. Ms. Sampson was the first African-American woman 
named as partner at the firm, and she epitomizes the characteristics of 
a true servant-leader. It is often said that the best way to find 
yourself is to lose yourself in service to others. I dare to say that 
DeMetris has found herself twice over.
  DeMetris Sampson has provided outstanding community service 
throughout the City of Dallas. She has displayed a constant commitment 
to serving those whose life she has impacted through varied 
activities--from serving as president of the J.L. Turner Legal 
Association and the Dallas Association of Black Women Attorneys. She 
has been involved extensively with programs, such as Emerging Young 
Leaders and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
  DeMetris Sampson is not only a leader; she is a person of incredible 
intellect who possesses the ability to build alliances with people and 
groups from diverse backgrounds and varying interests. She is a 
lifetime member of the National Association for the Advancement of 
Colored People, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Trinity 
Chapter of Links, Inc. No matter the organization or affiliation, 
integrity has always been the central element of Ms. Sampson's work. 
She can always be counted on to do what is right. She is a champion of 
justice and offers a resounding voice for those who cannot speak for 
themselves. Ms. Sampson has received numerous awards for her dedicated 
service, including the 2012 Legacy of Service Foundation Award.
  Mr. Speaker, I can say with great pride that the City of Dallas is a 
better place because of the dedicated and selfless service of DeMetris 
A. Sampson. Her unprecedented community involvement will impact the 
City of Dallas for years to come. I want to extend a personal thank 
you, and a thank you on behalf of the wonderful people of the great 
City of Dallas. Thank you DeMetris for your outstanding example. As you 
retire, you deserve to reflect upon your career with great pride in a 
job well done. I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Ms. 
Sampson for her outstanding professional achievement and dedicated 
service.

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