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Julia Steketee earns Congressional honor for volunteerism, personal achievement
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) presented Paideia junior Julia Steketee with the Congressional Award Bronze Medal for her volunteerism and personal development.
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It was an honor to spend Memorial Day with the American Legion Post 77 family in Conyers on May 28.Lithonia school receives first-ever national award from Department of Education, EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) recognized Arabia Mountain High School as one of just 78 schools nationwide that were named “Green-Ribbon Schools” by the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency at a reception in Washington, D.C., on June 4.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4) today participated in a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing on the “Paycheck Fairness Act: Closing the Gender Wage Gap and Strengthening Economic Security for America’s Women.”
As an original cosponsor of the bill, Rep. Johnson continues a record of advocacy on behalf of working women, including his support of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and his work on the issue of discrimination against the unemployed.
CONYERS, GA -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) observed 2012 Memorial Day on Monday, May 28 at Conyers American Legion Post 77 in Rockdale County, where he presented flags to Blue Star mothers whose children are currently serving in Afghanistan.
For the occasion, Hank noted the debt we owe all our veterans.
[MORE PHOTOS] He gave the following remarks:
"Good morning, it’s great to be here this morning to honor our Veterans.
Conyers, GA - El congresista Hank Johnson (GA-04) observó Día de los Caídos del 2012 el lunes, 28 de mayo en la Legión Americana post 77 de Conyers en el Condado de Rockdale, donde presentó con banderas a las madres Estrella Azul, cuyos hijos están actualmente sirviendo en Afganistán.
Para la ocasión, Hank resaltó la deuda que tenemos con todos nuestros veteranos.
Not a day goes by in my District or Washington, D.C. offices without one of our constituent representatives speaking with a veteran who is dealing with a housing, health, job or compensation issue.
Congressman at CSIS Atlanta Summit: Public awareness key to sustaining global health investments in ‘Age of Austerity’
ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4) today participated in the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Atlanta Summit on Sustaining American Leadership in Global Health & Water. The Summit was held in conjunction with CARE USA and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.
Congressman: Our soldiers should never be afraid to ask for help
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4) today passed an amendment to the NDAA to bring greater awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a severe anxiety disorder often associated with combat trauma.