HR 200

HR200 191680-1 By Representatives McCampbell, Beech and Jackson RFD: First Read: 15-FEB-18 191680-1:n:02/14/2018:JEC/jec LSA2018-869 MOURNING THE DEATH OF CARRIE MAE JOHNSON. WHEREAS, we deeply regret to learn of the death of Carrie Mae Johnson, a lifelong resident of Choctaw County, Alabama, on February 11, 2018, and we uplift her legacy with utmost reverence and respect; and WHEREAS, the passing of Carrie Mae Johnson leaves a void in the lives of her loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where she was highly regarded; and WHEREAS, Carrie Mae Johnson was born to the union of James and Iola DeBruce Harrison on May 5, 1928; at an early age, she professed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined The Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as superintendent, Sunday School teacher, secretary, Director of Youth Fellowship, and Director of Christian Education and engaged in various music ministries; and WHEREAS, Carrie Mae Johnson graduated from Choctaw County Training School in Lisman, Alabama, and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from A and M University in Normal, Alabama; she earned her Master's Degrees in both Elementary Education and Special Education from The University of West Alabama in Livingston, Alabama, and a Master's Degree in Psychometry from the University of Southern Mississippi; and WHEREAS, Carrie Mae Johnson cultivated an exceptional career in education as a teacher and administrator; civically involved, she served as Vice Chair of the Choctaw County Democratic Executive Committee and Chair of the Department of Human Resources Board; in 2009, she was inducted into the Alabama Hall of Fame at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama; and WHEREAS, survivors include her four children, Mary Ann Knott-Easley, Eddie Johnson, Jr., Victor Johnson, and Anthony Steven Johnson; nine grandchildren, two of whom she reared; and 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; she was preceded in death by her husband, three children, and five siblings; and WHEREAS, Carrie Mae Johnson was a valued member of the community; although her presence was greatly missed, her memory is cherished in the hearts and minds of all those who were fortunate enough to know her; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That while grieving the death of Carrie Mae Johnson, we are extremely grateful for her abundant life, and we offer this resolution in highest tribute to her legacy, as well as with heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.