MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Jordan

A RESOLUTION TO HONOR ELDER AARON JOHNSON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP, UNWAVERING ADVOCACY FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE AND LONG DEVOTED PUBLIC SERVICE, WHICH HAVE BENEFITED ALL OF THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

WHEREAS, as a prominent leader in the State of Mississippi religious community, Elder Aaron Johnson has served as President of the Mississippi Christian Missionary Convention, providing leadership and vision for the activities of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) throughout the State of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, as Chairman of District 4 for 10 years, Elder Aaron played a pivotal role in the Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Mississippi Delta; and

WHEREAS, as an advocate for civil rights, Elder Aaron has been in the forefront of the courageous struggle for civil rights for African Americans in the State of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, he has joined the efforts of citizens across the state to fight for equality and justice and a better life for all of the citizens of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, as a community leader, Elder Aaron Johnson has led his community in addressing issues of public interest and concern; and

WHEREAS, he has worked with both state and local representatives and citizens to build a consensus for the common good:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby honor Elder Aaron Johnson for his legacy of service, extend best wishes to his wife, First Lady Alma Johnson, and join in the tribute to him by the East Percy Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Greenwood, Mississippi, for 42 years of service as Pastor.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Elder Johnson and his family and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.