[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING PHYLLIS JOHNSON

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 23, 2026

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I rise 
today to honor the life of Phyllis Johnson, who passed away on January 
13, 2026. Phyllis was a pillar of our community, and her life was 
marked by unwavering dedication and service to others.
  Ms. Johnson worked with California State Retirees, Chapter 2, in 
Sacramento. As a devoted member, she generously gave her time and 
energy in numerous leadership roles, serving as both President and Vice 
President, and contributing her talents on the Membership Committee. 
Phyllis had a deep passion for supporting fellow members and 
strengthening the organization she cared so deeply about. She was known 
for her steady leadership, her willingness to lend a helping hand, and 
her genuine concern for the well-being of others.
  In addition, Phyllis worked with SEIU Local 1000 as DLC 762 President 
and with the Sacramento Central Labor Council, where she was a tireless 
advocate. She also served as a member of the City of Galt Commission on 
Aging. Phyllis represented state workers, state retirees, working 
families, and seniors.
  Mr. Speaker, as family, friends, and the community gather to 
celebrate the life of Phyllis Johnson, I ask my colleagues to join me 
in honoring her remarkable legacy of service and compassion. She will 
be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

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