EBJ and DFA

Written by: michael thomas on Apr 4, 2006 1:32 AM EDT

DFA Dallas has joined in the effort to re-elect Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. We will be working directly with the campaign to train activist-volunteers and Precinct Chairs across the 30th Congressional District. We hope to increase the turnout in many areas by up to 50%! These kinds of increases will have important effect on a number of City and County races and help change the course of Texas politics.

As you know, Democracy for America supports candidates who are fiscally responsible, socially progressive and have demonstrated broad grassroots support. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has demonstrated these qualities throughout her 40 years of State and National service.

In the Nation's Capital she is widely known as the "Gentlewoman from Texas." The appellation is apt. Eddie Bernice Johnson became the first woman and the first African-American to ever represent the Dallas, Texas area in Congress when she was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1992. Congresswoman Johnson served as the past chair of the Congressional Black Caucus during the 107th Congress. In 2001 Ebony Magazine named Congresswoman Johnson as one of the ten most powerful black women.

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is widely recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Congress. She is credited with originally authoring and co-authoring more than 33 bills that were passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by the President.

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, a 7th term Democrat and a nurse, has established herself as an influential member in Congress on issues involving science, transportation, health and education. A strong advocate for her constituents, she has become a thoughtful voice on complicated issues like clean air and preparedness for national disasters. She is the Senior-Ranking Texan on the influential Transportation Committee and she is the third most Senior Member on the Science Committee. Johnson's experience, know-how and strong work ethic have led to increasing responsibilities within the House Democratic leadership. She currently serves as Senior Deputy Whip.

Congresswoman Johnson was the first African-American woman to ever win elected public office in Dallas. In 1972, she began her public career when she was elected to the Texas House of Representatives. She chaired the Labor Committee, becoming the first woman in Texas history to lead a major Texas House committee. Her reputation as a hard working negotiator earned her an appointment by President Jimmy Carter to become Regional Director of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in 1977. In 1986, she was elected Texas State Senator. Again the first Dallas area woman elected to this office and first African-American to hold it since Reconstruction, she spearheaded measures to improve neighborhoods, health and childcare.

Congresswoman Johnson prides herself as being a mainstream and independent Representative in Congress. For her, enacting good public policy and improving the lives of her constituents is much more important than "playing politics," especially in times like these. For fourteen years she has been an ear and a shoulder for her constituents who are concerned about with numerous issues including the economy, civil rights, education and military conflicts. She hopes to continue her work for the thirtieth district of Texas by reflecting the bedrock philosophies of opportunity, responsibility and fairness.

Please show your support for Congresswoman Johnson by visiting the campaigns page on DFALINK or by visiting www.ebj06.com.

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Location: Dallas, TX 75238