CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON RECEIVES ‘WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD’ BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

Washington, DC – (Thursday, December 22)– Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, was awarded the prestigious Woman of the Year Award by the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) for advancement in public service.

 The NAPW Research and Development Committee selected the Congresswoman based on her significant contributions to the state of Texas and the Nation, professional achievements, community involvement, and local prominence.  “I am truly honored to be selected as Woman of the Year by one of the most respected women’s organizations.  The National Association of Professional Women is an organization that empowers women to lead with confidence. I will continue to exemplify the mission and goals of NAPW by inspiring and empowering women in their professional careers,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

 The National Association of Professional Women is one of the fastest growing professional women’s organizations.

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.