[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1337-E1338]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN MEMORY AND CELEBRATION OF MS. JOHNNIE MAE JOHNSON

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                         HON. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Johnnie Mae 
Johnson.
  Ms. Johnson was the District Leader of the 70th Assembly District in 
New York City. But

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this office is only one small part of her tremendous legacy.
  Ms. Johnson became a PTA president at PS 133--a diverse elementary 
school in Harlem.
  Ms. Johnson was a founding member of the Addie Mae Collins Head Start 
Program. This program has expanded education services for many students 
in the area and remains an invaluable resource.
  Ms. Johnson was a vigorous advocate for social justice and 
demonstrated an unceasing devotion to fair and equitable living 
conditions.
  As an enduring testament to her spirit and commitment, our NYC 
community came together one year ago and renamed East 130th Street and 
Lexington Avenue in her name.
  Johnnie Mae Johnson brought persuasive leadership and unshakable 
determination to Harlem when it needed it most. And for that, I reason 
I rise today to recognize Ms. Johnson.

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