CONGRESSWOMAN JOHNSON’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF LOUISE HILMA BALLERSTEDT RAGGIO
 
Dallas, TX (Monday, January 24, 2011) – Congresswoman Johnson released the following statement on the passing of civil rights champion and dear friend, Ms. Louise Hilma Ballerstedt Raggio. Ms. Raggio, who passed away Sunday at age 91, believed in equality and justice. She was an inspirational voice not just for Texas women, but women everywhere.

“I am deeply saddened to say goodbye to a phenomenal woman who meant so much to me. Louise always encouraged me to never give-up. She played a pivotal role in my career. She was my confidant and a true pioneer for women,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “My life is richer because she was in it. I will truly miss her.”  


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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. She is also the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas  that 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.