U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson : Serving the 3rd District of Texas

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Congressman Johnson presents the Congressional Gold Medal to WWII veteran Frankie Bretherick of Plano for her service in the Woman Air Force Service Pilots (WASP.) - Sam Johnson at March 5th - Sam Johnson at March 5th Game - DaVita dialysis in West Plano - Johnson speaks about leadership, public service at local Eagle Scout award ceremony - Johnson educates local students and parents on how to pay for college - Johnson with Rebecca Noah Poynter during her visit to Washington, DC. - Dr. McKenzie is pictured here after meeting U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson in his Capitol Hill office. - The Briggs thank Congressman Johnson for his help to unite their family. - Expanded McKinney family celebrates National Adoption Month - See the bureaucracy of HR 3962 - On Saturday night, close to midnight, the Democrats in Congress twisted enough arms to barely pass their Washington takeover of healthcare. I wanted to draw your attention to the bureaucratic nightmare created by these 2,000 pages. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then in this case it will cost you, your children and grandchildren over $1 trillion. One important question for all Americans: Can you find the line in this chart that provides you direct access to your doctor? Because I’ve looked and still haven’t been able to find it. Johnson holds a ruler next to the 1,990 page HR 3962 - Johnson holds a ruler next to the 1,990 page HR 3962 is the caption - Rep Johnson with Class - CSJ, Williams and Baker - Shown here with Medal of Honor Recipients living legend Herschel "Woody" Williams, USMC and John Baker, Army (Right) CSJ MoH awards - CSJ and Sasser - Medal of Honor recipient Clarence Eugene Sasser. He lives in Texas. Smart man. Read more about his story of heroism here: http://dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/25/376407.aspx CSJ and Perot - With my friend, Ross Perot. I sat next to Ross at dinner. Ross fought like mad to help secure the release of the American POWs in Vietnam and was a tremendous friend to my wife, Shirley, while I was in captivity. Ross is a bulldog for freedom and a tireless advocate for our troops. Ross won the National Patriot Award in 1993 for all he has done for our men and women in uniform. CSJ and Thorsness - With my friend, Leo. We sat at the same table. Leo used to work for me at Nellis before Vietnam. We also were POWs together. Leo Thorsness spent 6 years as a POW. CSJ, Thorsness and Thornton - Accepting the National Patriot Award - Medal of Honor recipients Leo Thorsness and Mike Thornton. CSJ at MoH awards - Accepting the National Patriot Award CSJ and Bill O’Reilly - Mr. Bill O’Reilly accepted the Tex McCreery Award for excellence in journalism. full signature - Sam Signature - McKinney WWII veteran receives medal 66 years later - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson hosts Asian Community Leaders Roundtable - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson hosts Asian Community Leaders Roundtable - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson hosts Asian Community Leaders Roundtable - Magistrate Judge Bush, Congressman Johnson, and Judge Schell. - Magistrate Judge Don Bush, Congressman Johnson, and Judge Richard Schell, a long-time proponent of erecting a federal courthouse in Plano. Magistrate Judge Bush, Congressman Johnson and Judge Schell - Magistrate Judge Don Bush, Congressman Johnson, and Judge Richard Schell, a long-time proponent of erecting a federal courthouse in Plano. - Texas Governor Rick Perry - Texas Governor Rick Perry - - Texas Governor Rick Perry - Texas Governor Rick Perry House Democrats Health Plan - 1 min heath care - Accepting the "Taxpayers' Friend Award" - Accepting the "Taxpayers' Friend Award" from the nonpartisan National Taxpayers Union. The 362,000 member NTU is the nation's largest taxpayer group. Only 39 Members of Congress earned this award based on voting records that promote lower taxes, smaller government and economic freedom at all levels. CSJ and HEI employees - “Energy Independence Crusader" CSJ and T Boone Pickens - Energy Independence Crusader Health 7.9.2009 - Health 7.9.2009 Stephen Gersuk infront of a Flag - Stephen Gersuk take a picture with a horse - Stephen Gersuk sitting next to flowers - Stephen Gersuk takes a picture with a dog - Scholarship winner 6/30 - Scholarship winner 6/30 Energy Tax - 6/26 - Energy Tax - 6/26 Health - 6-11-09 - Health - 6-11-09 Gitmo speech - 6-10 - Gitmo speech - 6-10 James McGibbon - James McGibbon - - Bela Istvan Marton - Congressman Johnson presents Allen resident Bela Istvan Marton with the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Dominican Republic) Gregory Kostrzewa - Congressman Johnson presents Murphy resident Gregory Kostrzewa with the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal for service between 1979 and 1982. - SS reform one minute - SS reform one minute Collin County Association of Realtors - Collin County Association of Realtors Friend and former Congressman Henry Bonilla - Friend and former Congressman Henry Bonilla Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords – D- Ariz - Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords – D- Ariz - - - General Jumper - General Jumper Talking about health care with Congressman Kevin McCarthy of California and Ranking Member Dave Camp of Michigan - Talking about health care with Congressman Kevin McCarthy of California and Ranking Member Dave Camp of Michigan Hearing from the Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Capitol Hill - Hearing from the Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Capitol Hill Hearing from AALU: Bruce Kardon (Frisco - New York Life), Gib Surles, Jesal Patel, David Herrick, Kathy Smith (Plano - Bank Compensation Consulting), Kelly Earls (Plano - BCC), John Lefferts, Chairman Bill Archer - Hearing from AALU: Bruce Kardon (Frisco - New York Life), Gib Surles, Jesal Patel, David Herrick, Kathy Smith (Plano - Bank Compensation Consulting), Kelly Earls (Plano - BCC), John Lefferts, Chairman Bill Archer Getting ready to record a greeting for the Zig Ziglar event back home in Texas - Getting ready to record a greeting for the Zig Ziglar event back home in Texas Celebrating freedom from captivity - just like I did in February 1973 - with Mexican food and a banana split - Celebrating freedom from captivity - just like I did in February 1973 - with Mexican food and a banana split NEVA reintroduction 4-23-09 - 04-02-09 - Budget debate - 04-02-09 - Budget debate Johnson addresses President's budget 3-26 - Johnson addresses President's budget Johnson speaks on White House attempt to make wounded warriors pay for service - Congressman Johnson on AIG bonuses - Congressman Johnson on AIG bonuses Johnson on spending spree - Johnson on spending spree Johnson on tax hikes 3-5 - Johnson on tax hikes 3-5 Poe on floor - Poe on floor Bailout Bonus 2-4-09 - Bailout Bonus - - - - - Nastia - Nastia and Boss - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Congressman Johnson with members of the Texas Association of Realtors - From left to right: TAR Chairman Randy Jeffers, Congressman Sam Johnson, TAR Chairman-Elect Brooke Hunt, TAR Secretary-Treasurer Bill Jones - Shown with other Intel Science Talent Search finalists from across America - Cong. Johnson congratulates Alexander Huang, 17, of Plano, a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search 2008. Alex submitted a mathematical model for his biochemistry project that predicts the behavior of the circadian clock. At Plano Senior High, Alex, a senior, is the president of the math club and winner of numerous science and debate awards. - - - Congressman speaking - Congressman Johnson speaks at Military Freedom Act Press Conference Congressional Youth Advisory Council (3) - Congressman and Mrs. Johnson with special panel invitees Judge John Payton, Collin County Judge Keith Self, State Representative Jodie Laubenberg, Judge John Roach Jr., and Richardson Mayor Steve Mitchell. The elected officials were in attendance for a question and answer session with the students of the CYAC. Congressional Youth Advisory Council (2) - Congressman Johnson participates in a panel discussion with the students of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council. Congressional Youth Advisory Council (1) - Congressman Johnson hosts a meeting of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). The CYAC provides Congressman Johnson with greater student perspective on issues that directly impact younger Americans while educating them on relevant government policies. Collin County Regional Airport - Congressman Johnson shown with various elected officials at the ribbon cutting of the Collin County Regional Airport. Valentines for Veterans (1) - Congressman Johnson visits with students and teachers at Boon Elementary in Allen, Texas. The Boon Patriots hosted Congressman Johnson for a kick-off celebration of the annual Valentines for Veterans program. Valentines for Veterans (2) - Congressman Johnson chats with the Boon Patriots in Allen. Valentines for Veterans (3) - Congressman Johnson visists with student leaders at the Valentines for Veterans kick-off. Angels in Adoption (2) - Congressman Johnson recognizes Angels in Adoption award recipients, Robert and Amber Pena. Angels in Adoption (1) - Congressman and Mrs. Johnson congratulate Robert and Amber Pena, the recipients of the Angels in Adoption award. The program enables members of Congress to honor the good work of unsung heros who have enriched the lives of foster children. Amerimax Building Products, Inc. Event - Congressman Sam Johnson presenting the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Recognition Award to Amerimax Building Products, Inc. of Plano, Texas. Paying for College Seminar (2) - The Sallie Mae Fund hosted a Paying For College program in several parts of the district advising students how to plan and pay for college. Sallie Mae offered two $1,000 scholarships at each event. The two young attendees pictured drawing for the scholarships demonstrate that you are never too young to prepare for college. Paying for College Seminar (1) - The Sallie Mae Fund hosted a Paying For College program in several parts of the district advising students how to plan and pay for college. Identity Theft Seminar - Congressman Johnson hosted several Identity Theft Seminars to promote identity theft awareness in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission, Social Security Administration, and local law enforcement. Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Event (4) - Congressman Johnson visits Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Event (3) - Congressman Johnson visits Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Event (2) - Congressman Johnson visits Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Event (1) - Congressman Johnson visits Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Congressman and Mrs. Johnson with members of the Sachse Chamber of Commerce. - Congressman and Mrs. Johnson pose with members of the Sachse Chamber of Commerce at Fall Fest. Congressman and Mrs. Johnson along with State Representative Jodie Laubenberg and Mayor Felix - Congressman and Mrs. Johnson pose with State Representative Jodie Laubenberg and Mayor Mike Felix at Sachse Fall Fest. Congressman Johnson and Lt. Gen. Eichelberger - Congressman Johnson greets Lt. Gen. Eichelberger on stage at Sachse Fall Fest. Mayor Felix, Lt. Gen. Charles Eichelberger, and Mrs. Johnson at Sachse Fall Fest - Mayor Felix, Lt. Gen. Charles Eichelberger, and Mrs. Johnson listen as Congressman Johnson addresses the crowd at Sachse Fall Fest. Congressman Johnson and Sachse Mayor Mike Felix - Congressman Johnson receiving an award from Sachse Mayor Mike Felix at the 2007 Sachse Fall Fest. Plano violinist, Shannon Lee (2) - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson congratulated Spring Creek Academy’s Shannon Lee, 15. Lee recently was named a 2007 Davidson Fellow by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development for her portfolio of violin compositions. In recognition for her accomplishment, Shannon will receive $10,000 in scholarships. Lee played the violin for Johnson in his Capitol Hill office in front of family and staff members. Plano violinist, Shannon Lee - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson congratulated Spring Creek Academy’s Shannon Lee, 15. Lee recently was named a 2007 Davidson Fellow by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development for her portfolio of violin compositions. In recognition for her accomplishment, Shannon will receive $10,000 in scholarships. Lee played the violin for Johnson in his Capitol Hill office in front of family and staff members. Wright Amendment Floor Speech - Wright Amendment Floor Speech Wright Amendment Photo - Photo during floor speech on the Wright Amendment. Republican Page Ben Oppenheim - Plano resident, Ben Oppenheim, served as a Page in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., during the summer session. A member of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) hosted by Congressman Johnson for Third District high school students, Oppenheim will be a senior this fall at Plano West Senior High School. Congressman Johnson with Defense Secretary Rumsfeld - June 2006 Congressman Johnson w/ Airforce Enlistees - June 2006 Austin Commercial Event (2) - June 2006 Austin Commercial Event - June 2006 Plano West Girls Basketball Team Floor Speech - Congressman Johnson congratulates the Plano West Girls Basketball team for winning the Texas 5A state basketball championship. Plano Boys Basketball Floor Speech - Congressman Johnson congratulates the Plano Senior High Boys Basketball Team on the House Floor. Congressman Johnson and Col. Ollie North - Photo by Tom Williams Cong Sam Johnson greets Col. Ollie North (Ret.) as they pass behind stage at the leading conservative convention, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Johnson discussed the war on terror before the group of nearly a thousand grass-roots activists of all ages from all across America. North spoke on the panel following Johnson. To learn more about CPAC, visit www.conservative.org Congressman Johnson and Col. Ollie North - Photo by Tom Williams Cong Sam Johnson greets Col. Ollie North (Ret.) as they pass behind stage at the leading conservative convention, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Johnson discussed the war on terror before the group of nearly a thousand grass-roots activists of all ages from all across America. North spoke on the panel following Johnson. To learn more about CPAC, visit www.conservative.org Congressman Johnson visits the Hanoi Hilton - Congressman Johnson visits the Hanoi Hilton CSJ Iraq War Floor Speech - Social Security Press Conference #17 - Social Security Press Conference #16 - Social Security Press Conference #15 - Social Security Press Conference #14 - Social Security Press Conference #13 - Social Security Press Conference #12 - Social Security Press Conference #11 - Social Security Press Conference #10 - Social Security Press Conference #9 - Social Security Press Conference #8 - Social Security Press Conference #7 - Social Security Press Conference #6 - Social Securtiy Press Conference #5 - Social Security Press Conference #4 - Social Security Press Conference #3 - Social Security Press Conference #2 - Social Security Press Conference #1 - Wright Amendment Floor Speech - Wright Amendment Floor Speech Right to Fly Press Conference - Congressman Johnson and Congressman Hensarling speaking on the inequities of the Wright Amendment. Congressman Johnson in Roll Call - This picture was taken by Chris Maddaloni of Roll Call. Congressman Johnson - Congressman Paul Ryan - Congressman Johnson and Don Hooten - Congressman Johnson and Shane Johnson - Congressman Johnson and representatives of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers - Congressman Johnson - Congressman Johnson press conference to unveil his Health Savings Accounts bill. Spokeswoman for Ronnie Miles - Senator Rick Santorum - Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act Floor Speech - Congressman Johnson speaks on the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. POW Resolution Floor Speech (2/16/05) - Congressman Johnson takes to the House floor in support of H.J. Res. 18, a bill which recognizes the historic commitment of the United States to the recovery of and full accounting for Americans who are prisoners of war or in a missing status. AHP One Minute - Congressman Johnson take to the House floor to express his support for Association Health Plans (AHPs). Death Tax One Minute (4/12/05) - Congressman Johnson takes to the House floor to advocate the elimination of the unfair death tax. Social Security One Minute (2/16/05) - February 16, 2005 - Congressman Johnson advocates the dire need for Social Security Reform on the House floor. The Landry Grandchildren - The Carnes Grandchildren - Mr. Carnes wrote me saying, "Sorry we missed the Plano meeting, but we definitely support your plan regarding personal retirement accounts." The Carnes Grandchildren - Mr. Carnes wrote me saying, "Sorry we missed the Plano meeting, but we definitely support your plan regarding personal retirement accounts." The Thompsons - The Boyles - Mr. Boyle wrote me saying, "Here are a few pictures of my kids and my brothers kids. We brothers have spent years making this life better for our children and we truly appreciate the energy and forethought you have demonstrated towards securing a brighter future for them and every child like them." The Bixlers - The Larsons - The Reeds - Mr. Reed wrote to me saying, "Attached is a recent picture of my children who, along with their children, will bear the brunt of the Social Security boondoggle. Thank you for doing what is right for tomorrow's AARP members." The Lampings - Ms. Lamping wrote to me saying, "Thank you for soliciting input from your constituents on this important issue." The Lampings - Mrs. Lamping wrote to me saying, "Thank you for soliciting input from your constituents on this important issue." The Fennell Grandchildren - Mr. and Mrs. Fennell wrote me saying, "We support Social Security reform and personal retirement accounts. Our grandkids' pictures are attached to help in this debate. I like the the idea of putting faces on issues -- it reminds us what the debate is all about." The Fennell Grandchildren - Mr. and Mrs. Fennell wrote me saying, "We support Social Security reform and personal retirement accounts. Our grandkids' pictures are attached to help in this debate. I like the the idea of putting faces on issues -- it reminds us what the debate is all about." The Fennell Grandchildren - Mr. and Mrs. Fennell wrote me saying, "We support Social Security reform and personal retirement accounts. Our grandkids' pictures are attached to help in this debate. I like the the idea of putting faces on issues -- it reminds us what the debate is all about." The Garlicks - Mr. Garlick wrote me saying, "I am very much in favor of this personal investment account as an alternative to Social Security." The Conrads - Mr. Conrad wrote to me saying, "Thank you for offering this." Official Picture - Official Congressional Picture The Congressman and His Plane - Sam as first lieutenant, 1957, solo pilot for Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo) Sam and Shirley - Congressman Johnson and his wife, Shirley, embrace after nearly seven years apart, Sheppard Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo) Family Reunion - Congressman Johnson greets his family on the tarmac at Sheppard Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo) Glad to be Home - Congressman Johnson acknowledges the press and crowd at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas, Feb. 17, 1973. (U.S. Air Force photo) Returning Home - American POWs at Hanoi's Gia Lam Airport, awaiting flights for home, Feb. 12, 1973. Congressman Johnson is fifth in line Flight School - Congressman Johnson, far right, in flight school, 1951.