Background
Johnson, Eddie Bernice was born on December 3, 1935 in Waco, Texas, United States. Daughter of Lee Edward and Lillie Mae (White) Johnson.
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Eddie Bernice JOHNSON
Edit ProfileUnited States Representative from Texas
Education
Diploma in Nursing, St. Mary's College, University Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, 1955. Bachelor of science in nursing, Texas Christian University, 1967. Master of Public Administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1976.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bishop College, 1979. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Jarvis College, 1979. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Texas College, 1989.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Houston-Tillotson College, 1993. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Paul Quinn College, 1993.
Career
Chief psychiatric nurse psychotherapist, Veterans Hospital, Dallas, 1956-1972;
state representative, Texas House Representatives District 33-0, Dallas, 1972-1977;
regional director, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Dallas, 1977-1979;
executive assistant to administrator for primary health care policy, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, 1979-1981;
vice president, Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, Dallas, 1981-1987;
member, Texas State Senate, district 23, 1986-1993;
member, 103rd Congress from 30th Texas district, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1993;
member, 105th Congress from 30th Texas district, since 1996;
member science, transportation and infrastructure committees, 105th Congress from 30th Texas district. Consultant division urban affairs Zales Corporation, Dallas, 1976-1977. Executive assistant personnel division Neiman-Marcus, Dallas, 1972-1975.
President Eddie Bernice Johnson & Associations, Inc., Metroplex News, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
Achievements
Religion
Baptist
Membership
Goals for Dallas; American Red Cross. Charter 100; NAACP; Women’s Issues Network Board.
Connections
Married Lacy Kirk Johnson, July 5, 1956 (divorced October 1970). 1 child, Dawrence Kirk.
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Political Party
Democratic party
Education
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1955
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1967
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1976
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1979
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1979
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1989
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1993
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1993
Career
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1956 - 1972
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1973 - 1977
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1977 - 1979
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1981 - 1987
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1987 - 1993
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1993
Awards
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Named one of The Most Influential Black Americans, Ebony magazine, 2006. Named to Power 150, 2008. Recipient Citizenship award, National Conference Christians & Jews, 1985, Heroes award, Texas National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 2000, President's award, National Conference Black Mayors, 2001, Visionary award, National Organization Black Elected Legislation Women, 2001, Woman of Year award, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., 2001, 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement award, National Black Caucus State Legislators.Named one of The Most Influential Black Americans, Ebony magazine, 2006. Named to Power 150, 2008. Recipient Citizenship award, National Conference Christians & Jews, 1985, Heroes award, Texas National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 2000, President's award, National Conference Black Mayors, 2001, Visionary award, National Organization Black Elected Legislation Women, 2001, Woman of Year award, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., 2001, 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement award, National Black Caucus State Legislators.