Eddie Bernice Johnson’s death: Lawmakers, public officials react
The article reports on the reactions to the passing of congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who served North Texas for 30 years in the U.S. Congress. Multiple public figures and politicians issued statements to honor her years of service, including U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, U.S. Rep. Collin Allred, and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, among others. Johnson had a significant impact on several areas, including healthcare, science, transportation, and education, securing considerable funding for projects in these fields. She was the first nurse to be elected to Congress and the first black woman to serve North Texas in Congress.
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