[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E414]
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                  HONORING DR. HICKMAN MORGAN JOHNSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. 
Hickman Morgan Johnson. Dr. Johnson has shown what can be done through 
hard work, dedication, and the desire to help people in need.
  Dr. Johnson is a Tennessee native and a graduate of Tennessee State 
University, where he received his bachelor's degree in chemistry in 
1964; and, in 1967 graduated from the Morehouse School of Religion-ITC 
with a Master of Divinity. He was the first African American to 
graduate from Mississippi College, receiving the Master of Arts in 
Religion in 1970, and Doctor of Ministry from Emory University in 1989.
  Dr. Johnson accepted the pastorate at Farish Street in August 1968 
and has faithfully served there for 54 years. Dr. Johnson has been 
deeply involved in the housing arena, providing safe and affordable 
housing for those in need. Last October, a ribbon cutting ceremony 
happened for Hickman Heights in Jackson, which is named after Dr. 
Johnson. Hickman Heights is a four story building with 100 rental 
units, developed with tax-exempt bonds using public and private 
financing.
  Dr. Johnson has been the executive director of Mississippi Regional 
Housing Authority VI, since 2004. He continues to deliver the needs of 
constituents around the state of Mississippi. Over the years, he has 
worn many titles: Chaplain, Director, Dean, Executive Director, 
Chairman, Moderator, Corresponding Secretary, and Commissioner, but the 
one he reveres most is Pastor. Dr. Johnson is married to Mrs. Gladys 
Marie Thomas Johnson, and they have 5 beautiful daughters. Dr. Johnson 
has been a great asset to his community, and his work never goes 
unnoticed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. 
Hickman Morgan Johnson for his hard work in caring for the constituents 
in the State of Mississippi.

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