Congresswoman Johnson Honored By Trinity River Authority

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was honored by the Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) Board of Directors at TRA’s regular board meeting on Oct. 26 for her efforts and support toward pursuing federal legislation that will make the water resources of Joe Pool Lake, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, more available for use in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Senate and the House of Representatives each passed a version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which reduced TRA’s interest obligation related to the construction of Joe Pool Lake, which will go a long way toward using the lake to benefit and enrich the North Texas area. “The process that led up to today has taken years of effort by Rep. Johnson and her staff,” said Kevin Ward, TRA’s general manager. “TRA is grateful for her leadership.”

Congresswoman Johnson Receives 100% Score From Humane Society

Congresswoman Johnson has received a 100% score from The Humane Society for her support of and leadership on legislation that protects the well being of animals.

"I am pleased to have received a 100% score from the Humane Society of America and I applaud their leadership on a variety of animal welfare issues." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Receives 100% Score From Leadership Conference On Civil & Human Rights

Congresswoman has received 100 % voting record from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. 

Members of Congress were graded on their voting record and demonstrated leadership on crucial civil rights protections including--equal pay, sexual assault in the military, education, voting rights, immigration, health care, transportation.

Texas Association of Realtors Endorses Congresswoman Johnson

The Texas Association of Realtors and TREPAC announced the slate of candidates receiving its support in the November general election.

Texas Association of Realtors Chairman Leslie Rouda Smith commended Congresswoman Johnson for her commitment to protecting private-property rights.

"The Texas Association of Realtors supports Congresswoman Johnson because she is committed to protecting the rights of Texas property owners at the state and federal level," Smith said.

Dallas Morning News Endorses Congresswoman Johnson

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson is the kind of career politician whose strongest work is done in committee rooms away from the spotlight.

This effort has resulted in a long resume of accomplishments that warrant voters in the 30th Congressional District to return her to Washington for a 13th term. Challengers, Republican Charles Lingerfelt, Libertarian Jarrett R. Woods and Green Party candidate Thom Prentice, have no public service experience and are not ready for this job.

Johnson's seniority and clout helped her secure billions of federal dollars for North Texas for the Trinity River Project, mass transit, highways, bridges, flood control, road repairs and medical research. Plus, she is passionate about improving mental health and increasing federal funding for women pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math education. She backed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which put her at odds with some traditional union supporters. And as a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, she advocated for climate change legislation and dollars for scientific research. Johnson, 80, is also working with other North Texas lawmakers and the Army Corps of Engineers to repair Lewisville Lake dam.

SOURCE: Dallas Morning News

Dallas' Union Station To Be Renamed For Congresswoman Johnson

The Dallas City Council voted Tuesday to rename Union Station to honor longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson.

The transit station will now be called Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station. The renaming coincides with Union Station's 100th anniversary.

The council's unanimous vote came after several council members took turns praising Johnson, a Dallas Democrat and the first woman and first black representative from Dallas. 

"She was a pioneer," Mayor Mike Rawlings said. "She is a heroine of Dallas like few have ever been."

Southern Dallas council members Erik Wilson and Casey Thomas proposed the renaming. Wilson has said former Mayor Ron Kirk, for whom the city renamed the Continental Avenue Bridge this year, suggested the idea.

Wilson said Tuesday that Johnson has been "a pillar" for Dallas and excelled in Congress when it was time to "bring home the bacon." Johnson's advocacy for transportation and Dallas Area Rapid Transit made the renaming especially fitting, he said.

Thomas said he has long watched Johnson from afar and has recently gotten to know her personally.

"I've come to admire her even more for her passion, her diligence," he said.

Council member Rickey Callahan said Johnson, who had served as a state legislator before she was elected to Congress in 1992, is a Dallas mainstay and deserved the honor.

"It was almost impossible to remember when we didn't know the name Eddie Bernice Johnson," Callahan said.

SOURCE: Dallas Morning News