[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE MARK E. JOHNSON

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                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the decades of dedicated 
service that the Honorable Mark E. Johnson has given not only to his 
country, but to his community.
  Johnson spent 28 years of his life in the United States Army, rising 
through the ranks due to his impeccable service and endless 
perseverance. In this period, Johnson received an astonishing 30 awards 
and decorations, including the Combat Action Badge and Bronze Star.
  After retiring at the rank of Colonel, Johnson embarked upon a new 
challenge, bringing his love of public service to the legal profession. 
Johnson worked in the private sector and as a Deputy Public Defender 
for the Riverside County Public Defender's Office to ensure everyone 
had access to a vigorous defense.
  He went on to serve as a judge for the Riverside County Superior 
Court, ruling thoughtfully in over 200 jury trials and presiding over 
many of the most significant cases in our community.
  Above all, Johnson worked at every point in his storied career to 
serve other veterans. Johnson labored endlessly to ensure no one who 
sacrificed for our nation would fall through the cracks. He developed 
the Riverside County Veterans Treatment Court to help address the 
service-related health issues too many of our veterans face.
  The Honorable Mark E. Johnson has done more for our veterans, our 
communities, and our Nation than can ever be repaid. I stand today to 
ensure his work is never forgotten.

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