Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson hosted her 21st Annual Community Appreciation Day at the DeSoto Civic Center Outdoor Pavilion from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to showcase the district’s diversity. Congresswoman Johnson recognized her constituents and thanked them for their contributions to the community.
“I will continue to represent you, to fight for your interests and ensure that the issues that confront the people of the 30th Congressional District are at the top of the nation’s agenda,” said Congresswoman Johnson.
The program included live music, multi-cultural performances, blood drives, blood pressure screenings, bone marrow screenings, and many more family orientated activities. Congresswoman Johnson honored World War II Veteran Mr. Bennie Cooper with a Bronze Star, a Victory Medal, a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol on his behalf and a Dorie Miller coin.
“Today, we are especially honored to recognize the achievements of Mr. Cooper,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “The freedoms that we have today are because of him and those who have sacrificed their lives to serve and protect this great nation. We truly appreciate all of our veterans and we have an obligation to ensure they receive the benefits they rightly deserve.”
