"Trailblazing Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Passes Away at 88"
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Eddie Bernice Johnson, a pioneering Black woman in health care and politics, passed away at the age of 89. She made history as the first Black state senator from Dallas since Reconstruction and served 15 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Johnson was known for her work on water resources, education, and as a pragmatic legislator who could work across party lines. She faced and overcame racial discrimination throughout her career and left a legacy of dedication to civil rights and public service.
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