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HONORING THE CAREER OF BETTY JOHNSON
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HON. BILLY LONG
of missouri
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 8, 2021
Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the remarkable career of Betty Thomas Johnson.
Born on December 18, 1946, Betty was adopted by Richard and Rosalie Thomas in early 1947. After spending most of her life in Cook County, Illinois, Betty and her husband David Johnson moved to Springfield, Missouri. Once in Springfield, Betty began her advocacy work for the Alzheimer's Association chapter in Southwest Missouri. One of Betty's major focuses was organizing annual events. These events brought awareness of Alzheimer's to the public and raised money for the organization while highlighting people diagnosed with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Betty helped organize six of these annual events during her time with the organization.
On top of this, Betty also advocated on behalf of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's to her elected officials. Until her retirement in 2016, Betty met with me and my staff at least three times a year. During these meetings, Betty would keep my office updated on new and existing programs and sought our continued support in her efforts.
Madam Speaker, Betty Johnson has spent her career advocating for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She has organized events to raise awareness and met with elected officials in support of her work. I have been honored to work with Betty over the last several years and am honored to recognize her dedication and hard work here today.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 178
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