[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13279]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO VINCENT JOHNSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 20, 2005

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a Brooklynite 
and distinguished lawyer, Vincent Johnson. It is an honor to represent 
Mr. Johnson in the House of Representatives and it behooves us to pay 
tribute to such an outstanding leader.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Johnson obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from 
Brooklyn College and a Juris Doctor degree at St. John's University 
School of Law. Before completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Johnson 
dedicated four years of service to the United States Air Force, where 
he rose to the rank of Airman first class and was assigned to the Scott 
Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois and Tachikawa Air Force Base in 
Japan.
  Mr. Johnson became an associate in the Admiralty Law firm of Fields & 
Rosen upon graduating from St. John's University School of Law, and was 
appointed an assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District 
Attorney's office, where he generously devoted eight years serving the 
community. Mr. Johnson is now dedicated to the general practice of law 
and holds an office at 26 Court Street. He remains particularly active 
in several organizations, including the Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club, 
Brooklyn Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, 100 Black 
Men of New York, and Comus Social Club.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the achievements and selfless service of Mr. Johnson as he continues to 
offer his talents and philanthropic services for the betterment of the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, may our country continue to benefit from the civic 
actions of altruistic community leaders such as Mr. Vincent Johnson.

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