[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DIETRICH D. JOHNSON

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Dietrich D. Johnson.
  Dietrich D. Johnson was born on October 26, 1963, in Como, 
Mississippi. He is the fifth child of Minnie B. Boyd and Moses L. 
Frazier, having one brother and three sisters.
  He attended West Crenshaw Elementary School, West Crenshaw Junior 
High School, and North Panola High School in Sardis, Mississippi. He 
later pursued higher education at Mississippi State University, where 
he studied Industrial Psychology and Computer Science.
  Dietrich served in the United States Air Force and is now a disabled 
veteran. He was employed with Bridgestone Tire Company for 15 years, 
during which he served as Chief Steward for United Steelworkers Union 
Local 1055. He also held the position of Vice President of the 
Nashville Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute. He is a graduate 
of the AFL-CIO Leadership Institute and served as a Trustee on the 
Nashville/Middle Tennessee Central Council Executive Board, as well as 
Supervisor of the Mississippi Delta Services Corporation. He is a 
member of the Community Census Redistricting Institute and the Southern 
Coalition for Social Justice. Mr. Johnson has participated as a 
panelist at the Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference and the 
``Fighting Climate Change and Building the Clean Economy from the 
Bottom Up'' conference.
  At the request of Julius Harris, Dietrich returned to Mississippi to 
contribute to his community. Upon returning, he joined the Panola 
County Democratic Party and was elected as a voting delegate to the 
2012 National Democratic Convention and to the Mississippi Democratic 
Party Executive Board. Previously, he served as the Election 
Commissioner for District 2 and collaborated with the USDA and Alcorn 
State University to provide technical assistance for sustainable 
farming practices. Dietrich established a family farm and later 
transitioned it into a sustainable farming operation.
  Dietrich is an active member of Shiloh C.M.E. Church, where he serves 
as both a Trustee and Treasurer.
  Dietrich is a seasoned public servant with 15 years of dedicated 
service to labor advocacy and community engagement. A skilled 
strategist and organizer, he possesses a unique ability to build strong 
relationships, foster collaborative solutions, and mobilize teams 
toward shared goals.
  Dietrich's commitment to public service is further evidenced by his 
involvement in initiatives such as the Community Census and 
Redistricting Institute and the Tennessee Immigration and Refugee 
Rights Coalition. He has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding 
of community needs and a strong desire to empower individuals and 
create positive change.
  Dietrich has a strong passion for making a difference in the Panola 
County community. His ability to articulate a compelling vision and 
motivate others to action has made him an invaluable asset to the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Dietrich D. Johnson for his dedication in serving his community.

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