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A MEMORIAL
REMEMBERING FORMER FIRST LADY OF NEW MEXICO DEE JOHNSON.
WHEREAS, former first lady of New Mexico Dee Johnson
died shortly before Christmas in 2006 at her northern New
Mexico home; and
WHEREAS, while Dee Johnson was active and successful as
a business owner, community volunteer and activist for worthy
causes, before, during and after her tenure as first lady,
her first priority was always the well-being and education of
her children, Seah and Erik; and
WHEREAS, as first lady of New Mexico, Dee Johnson
preferred to work quietly outside the glare of the public
spotlight, but nevertheless lent her name, prestige and
energy to numerous causes, including the celebrity art
auction to benefit the American diabetes association;
construction of an adobe home for habitat for humanity with
other first ladies from around the country; the eventual
complete prohibition of smoking in the state capitol; and
statewide efforts to improve women's health; and
WHEREAS, Dee Johnson remained grounded and true to her
roots as an ordinary New Mexican while always striving to
make an extraordinary difference in the lives of her
children, her husband, her neighbors and her fellow New
Mexicans; and
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WHEREAS, New Mexico and its residents owe Dee Johnson a
debt of gratitude for the everlasting mark she has left on
the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO that former first lady of New Mexico Dee
Johnson be remembered as an outstanding New Mexican and a
wonderful mother.