HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23549: HONORING CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS (REQUESTED BY CM LEWIS) P.R. No. 23549
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION HONORING CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE
JOHNSON'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS)
WHEREAS, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson represented Texas' 30th
congressional district in the United States House of Representative from 1993 to 2023; and
WHEREAS, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson passed away December 31,
2023; and
WHEREAS, Congresswoman Johnson's groundbreaking career as the first
registered nurse elected to the U.S. Congress and the first person of color to represent
Dallas, Texas in Congress; and
WHEREAS,throughout Congresswoman Johnson's long career in public service, she
fought for the right of every person in Dallas and across the country to live free from
discrimination and to have the opportunity to live up to their full potential: and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur wishes to recognize and honor Congresswoman
Eddie Bernice Johnson for her excellent service to the citizens of the City of Port Arthur and
Jefferson County and express appreciation for her work.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts, and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby honors Congresswoman
Eddie Bernice Johnson, for her long and distinguished career and for her commitment,
dedication, and leadership to the State of Texas and the United States of America.
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THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of January, 2024 AD, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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NOES: •
Thurman Barite, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. Tize , ' Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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