[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E21]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY SONNY JOHNSON

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                          HON. SHARICE DAVIDS

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 11, 2023

  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life 
and work of Deputy Sonny Johnson of the Wyandotte County Sheriff's 
Department. Deputy Johnson led a dutiful life of public service and was 
known to those around him as one who emitted selflessness. Deputy 
Johnson leaves behind a family and community that will miss him dearly.
  Deputy Johnson was born July 24, 1962, in Czechoslovakia, later 
moving to Germany where he spent most of his youth. In the late 80's, 
Deputy Johnson moved to the United States, earning citizenship and 
beginning his career in service to Wyandotte County. Deputy Johnson 
became a deputy with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office on August 
07, 2008, proudly serving his entire career in the adult detention 
center where he worked multiple positions--including acting supervisor. 
Those who knew him would say that no deputy was prouder to put on the 
uniform and wear a badge each day.
  Deputy Johnson's compassion and service did not end with his career--
he cared for his community. As Wyandotte County Sheriff Daniel Soptic 
shared, Deputy Johnson would walk by his coworkers and greet them with 
a kind ``Hey Bubba,'' his way of asking after you to see how you were 
doing. He was devoted to family, to caring for his chickens, and to 
bringing laughter to those he loved. He loved his wife, Nadine. Those 
who knew Deputy Johnson best know he would do anything, for anybody, at 
any time.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that Deputy Johnson will be remembered by many 
for the way he loved his job, he loved his family, and he loved the 
country he served.

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