TITLE: Congratulating Darryl S. Johnson on his graduation from American Public University.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Darryl S. Johnson on his graduation from American Public University.

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WHEREAS, Darryl S. Johnson earned his bachelor's degree in political science from American Public University in 2020, and this achievement truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has previously studied at The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and he is currently pursuing graduate studies at Prairie View A&M University; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Johnson has gained a wealth of experience in public service; early in his career, he was an intern in the offices of Governor Dolph Briscoe and U.S. Representatives Bill Gray and Charles Wilson, and he was a staff member for Governor Mark White; he was also a staffer for Texas State Representatives Paul Ragsdale, Fred L. Blair, Garfield W. Thompson, Delwin Jones, Larry Evans, Harold Dutton, and Roberto Guti rrez, and he served for a time as director of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has worked for three Texas Secretaries of State, as well as for the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Water Development Board, and the Texas Water Commission; as a political consultant, his clients have included the Associated General Contractors, the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and the Outdoor Advertising Association, among others; he is currently the principal owner of Johnson Jones Benefits, an independent health insurance company; and WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Prairie View, Mr. Johnson has served on the Waller County Airport Commission and as the county's representative to the Houston-Galveston Area Council; a man of strong faith, he established a men's breakfast program at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church as well as a college ministry and a men's Christmas caroling group; and WHEREAS, Darryl Johnson may take great pride in his long record of service and achievement, and his graduation from American Public University represents a significant milestone in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Darryl S. Johnson on his graduation from American Public University and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 84 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House