[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
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            RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DR. JOHNNIE M. ARMSTRONG

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2019

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Dr. Johnnie M. Armstrong, who passed away on Monday, 
September 30th.
   Johnnie, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, was a long-time faculty 
member at Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. During 
her 64-year career at Blue Mountain College, she had many roles in the 
college's health and physical education, including Athletic Director 
for the college. Her influence in the athletic program led Blue 
Mountain College to dedicate both their Campus Fitness Center and the 
Tyler Gymnasium floor to Johnnie. Johnnie also served as Special 
Ambassador of Blue Mountain College, where she represented the entire 
college.
   Johnnie's love for fitness education expanded beyond Blue Mountain 
College and led her to receive many accolades from various 
organizations. Johnnie was named ``Female Athletics Administrator of 
the Year for District 24,'' and the ``NAIA Athletic Administrator of 
the Year.'' She received the ``Price in Teaching Award'' from the 
Mississippi Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and 
Dance (MAHPERD), the ``Pathfinder Award'' from the National Association 
for Girls and Women in Sports, Blue Mountain College's Outstanding 
Faculty Member Award in both 1979 and 2000 and the Higher Education 
Appreciation Day Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) Award in 
both 1988 and 1997.
   Left to cherish her memory are many extended family members, 
friends, her congregation at Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church in Blue 
Mountain, MS, as well as the faculty and students at Blue Mountain 
College.
   Johnnie's life was one of service, grace, and love for her 
community. She will be greatly missed by all who she encountered.

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