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Sam Johnson
American politician; U.S. Representative for Texas (1930-2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Robert Johnson (October 11, 1930 – May 27, 2020) was an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd congressional district serving in Congress from 1991 to 2019. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 3rd district | |
In office May 8, 1991 – January 3, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Steve Bartlett |
Succeeded by | Van Taylor |
Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Acting | |
In office October 29, 2015 – November 5, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Paul Ryan |
Succeeded by | Kevin Brady |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
In office January 8, 1985 – May 21, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Frank Eikenburg |
Succeeded by | Brian McCall |
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Born | (1930-10-11)October 11, 1930 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 27, 2020(2020-05-27) (aged 89) Plano, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Shirley Melton
(m. 1950; died 2015) |
Education | Southern Methodist University (BBA) George Washington University (MS) |
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Years of service | 1950–1979 |
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Unit | 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing 8th Tactical Fighter Wing |
Commands | 31st Tactical Fighter Wing |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star with valor Purple Heart (2) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (4) Prisoner of War Medal |
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On January 6, 2017, Johnson announced he will not run for reelection in 2018.[1]
He was the last Korean War veteran to serve in Congress.[2]
Johnson died at his home in Plano, Texas on May 27, 2020 of natural causes at the age of 89.[3]