Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is serving her 13th term representing the 30th Congressional District of Texas. Johnson is widely recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Congress and is credited with originally authoring or co-authoring, sponsoring or co-sponsoring more than 821 bills that were passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by the President.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON RECEIVES ‘WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD’ BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, was awarded the prestigious Woman of the Year Award by the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) for advancement in public service.
The NAPW Research and Development Committee selected the Congresswoman based on her significant contributions to the state of Texas and the Nation, professional achievements, community involvement, and local prominence. “I am truly honored to be selected as Woman of the Year by one of the most respected women’s organizations. The National Association of Professional Women is an organization that empowers women to lead with confidence. I will continue to exemplify the mission and goals of NAPW by inspiring and empowering women in their professional careers,” said Congresswoman Johnson.
The National Association of Professional Women is one of the fastest growing professional women’s organizations.