[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 112 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S4226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO LISA JOHNSON

 Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to Lisa 
Johnson, who has provided exceptional leadership for two decades as 
president of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce.
  Since assuming her role in June 2004, Ms. Johnson's hard work has 
transformed the chamber, fostering remarkable growth in membership, 
community presence, advocacy efforts, and military relations. Under her 
leadership, the Chamber achieved its five-star accreditation from the 
U.S. Chamber in 2019, a distinction earned by only 3 percent of 
chambers nationwide. Additionally, it was twice named Louisiana's 
Chamber of the Year, recognized as a Military Friendly Chamber by 
Ventrepreneur Magazine, and honored as the 2018 Louisiana Association 
of Chamber Executives Chamber of the Year.
  Ms. Johnson's impact extends well beyond the chamber. She is widely 
acknowledged for her role in connecting people and opportunities 
throughout Louisiana. Serving on several boards, including the Military 
Affairs Council, STARBASE, Bossier Office of Community Services, NWLa 
Military Support Foundation, Step Forward Leadership Council and 
Workforce Committee, and as an ex-officio member of the Independence 
Bowl Foundation, Ms. Johnson exemplifies unwavering dedication to 
community service. Her appointment as honorary commander for the 96th 
Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base in 2018 underscores her 
profound commitment to supporting our military.
  Ms. Johnson's leadership and contributions have made her an 
invaluable asset to Louisiana. On behalf of our State's residents, I 
extend my heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Johnson for her tireless 
dedication and selfless service.
  I ask that we unite in honoring and celebrating Ms. Lisa Johnson for 
her outstanding leadership and profound impact on both the Bossier 
community and the State of Louisiana.

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