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  • Sam Johnson Statement on National POW/MIA Recognition Day
    Sep 21, 2012 - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) released the following statement today, National Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day. Johnson, a 29-year Air Force veteran, spent nearly 7 years as a POW in Vietnam, nearly half of that time in solitary confinement. “Each year on the third Frida... More
  • Sam Johnson Introduces the Keeping IDs Safe Act
    Nov 18, 2011 - Today, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) introduced the Keeping IDs Safe Act to better protect Americans’ Social Security numbers. Since 1980, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been required to make publically available the Death Master File – a file containing the personal information... More
  • Sam Johnson Encourages Texans to Send “Holiday Mail for Heroes” by Dec. 7th
    Nov 2, 2011 - Today, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) participated in the fifth annual “Holiday Mail for Heroes” by sending words of encouragement and gratitude to American military troops and encouraged Texans to join in by the December 7th deadline. Created by the Red Cross, Holiday Mail for Heroes allows p... More
  • U.S. Cong. Sam Johnson statement on the ten year anniversary of September 11th
    Sep 9, 2011 - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on the ten year anniversary of September 11, 2001. A 29-year Air Force veteran, Johnson spent nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam – more than half of that time in solitary confinement. “Today, we remember ... More
  • Sam Johnson statement on death of Osama bin Laden
    May 2, 2011 - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden: “Way to go troops! Thank you for your tireless courage and deep resolve. We are proud of you. God bless you and I salute you. “Whether it’s shooting Somali pirates from a... More
  • Sam Johnson to mark shoot down anniversary with Congressional Veteran Commendation launch
    Apr 14, 2011 - To mark the anniversary of his shoot down that started almost 2,500 days in captivity in Vietnam, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will launch the Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) program aimed at recognizing Third District military men and women for their outstanding service t... More
  • Students at Sigler Elementary say Thank You to the troops with Valentines for Veterans
    Feb 7, 2011 - Today at Sigler Elementary School in Plano, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) picked up handmade Valentines from the students for the tenth annual Valentines for Veterans Program. This year 18 schools participated in the popular program combining civic activism and national pride. “Thes... More
  • Johnson kicks off Valentines for Vets
    Jan 20, 2011 - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) encouraged all Third Congressional District students to participate in the annual “Valentines for Veterans” drive by creating hand-made Valentines for former and current members of the armed forces. Last year, 19 area public and private schools, i... More
  • Free Service Academy Forum on September 11th
    Sep 1, 2010 - On Saturday, September 11th at 2:30 p.m., U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will host the annual Service Academies Forum for young people and their families interested in pursuing an education at one of the nation’s prestigious service academies. The free informational event will take p... More
  • Johnson Announces Service Academy Bound Students
    Jun 24, 2010 - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the names of 13 outstanding young men in the Third Congressional District who accepted appointments from the U.S. Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine Academies. Johnson congratulated the students personally at a private meetin... More