[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7498]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MRS. LYNDON JOHNSON

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2004

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Lyndon ``Lady 
Bird'' Johnson, Texas' first First Lady, who has impacted the lives of 
many with her selfless contributions.
  Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson has created a living legacy through her 
tireless efforts throughout her lifetime. During her years in the White 
House, Mrs. Johnson was an important advisor to her husband, and a 
passionate advocate for numerous causes. She served as honorary 
chairman of the National Head Start Program. She also devoted her time 
as First Lady advancing the cause of women in government, holding 
special luncheons for women of achievement, and suggesting women for 
top official posts.
  While in Washington, she promoted the growth and protection of the 
country's national parks, and the planting of wildflowers on the 
nation's highways. Upon returning to Texas, she established the 
National Wildflower Research Center in Austin. In 1998, its name was 
changed to ``The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center,'' as a 
tribute to her ardent devotion to the preservation of the nation's 
wildlife. In honor of her many contributions to society Mrs. Johnson 
has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian 
award from the United States.
  Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson is soon to be honored by the Bluebonnet Trails 
Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center for her 
assistance in the public health sector. Her passionate support for the 
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the legislation creating 
Medicare and Medicaid, and the Community Health Centers Act of 1965 
created a solid foundation for our nation's public health system.
  Mr. Speaker, I honor Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson for her years of 
commitment and continuing contributions to people, places and beliefs 
of this nation.

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