[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 116 (Monday, July 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING MR. DON JOHNSON AS A LIVING LEGEND

                                  _____
                                 

                         HON. JASMINE CROCKETT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 15, 2024

  Ms. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Don ``The 
Energizer'' Johnson, an outstanding and dedicated leader in the South 
Dallas community. Johnson has dedicated his life to serving and 
uplifting those around him. As a member of the Dallas South Lions Club 
and founder of Welcome House, Inc., he has helped those facing 
difficulty to get the resources they need to acclimate back into 
society. For more than 50 years, Johnson has set an example for all 
members of the community to follow.
  As a founder of Welcome House, he brought much needed resources to 
those battling with alcohol, drug, and HIV/AIDS related issues. Johnson 
became the first African American president of the Past District 
Governors of Texas Lions and served in various roles in the Dallas 
South Lions Club, the Dalclif-Wynnewood Lions Club and associate member 
of the Duncanville Lions Club. Through the Lions Club he has served on 
the boards of Lions Youth Camp, Lions Sight and Tissue Foundation, 
Lions Club's Charities and many other Lions Club activities. He also 
serves on Duncanville's Citizens on Patrol program, the Duncanville 
Park Board, and chairman of the Welfare Board, Mr. Johnson has 
committed his life to being an active community leader. He is vocal 
about the issues facing our community and ensures that others know that 
their voice matters too. A member of St. John Missionary Baptist 
Church, Johnson teaches classes for deacons and elders, and is a mentor 
to youth in the community. Mr. Johnson is a family man, and is a proud 
father to six daughters, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, and a 
great-great grandfather.
  We are indebted to the service that Johnson has provided to the South 
Dallas community and Texas' 30th Congressional District. I am proud to 
recognize such an extraordinary constituent who is the embodiment of 
faith, perseverance, and community. May we all strive to live a life of 
service like Mr. Don Johnson.

                          ____________________