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| + | |name=Samuel Robert “Sam” Johnson | ||
| + | |image=Sam Johnson, official 109th Congress photo.jpg | ||
| + | |birth_date=October 11, 1930 | ||
| + | |birth_place=[[San Antonio]], Texas | ||
| + | |death_date=May 27, 2020 (aged 89) | ||
| + | |death_place=[[Plano]], Texas | ||
| + | |party=[[Republican]] | ||
| + | |spouse=Shirley Melton (died 2015) | ||
| + | |children=Three | ||
| + | |alma_mater=[[Southern Methodist University]] | ||
| + | |religion=[[Methodist]] | ||
| + | |office=Former U.S. Representative from<br>[[Texas]]' 3rd Congressional District | ||
| + | |term_start=May 8, 1991 | ||
| + | |term_end=January 3, 2019 | ||
| + | |preceded=Steve Bartlett | ||
| + | |succeeded=[[Van Taylor]] | ||
| + | |office2=Former State Representative<br>from [[Texas]]' 60th District | ||
| + | |term_start2=January 8, 1985 | ||
| + | |term_end2=May 21, 1991 | ||
| + | |preceded2=Frank Eikenburg | ||
| + | |succeeded2=Brian McCall | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''Samuel Robert “Sam” Johnson''' (October 11, 1930 – May 27, 2020) was an American politician who served as the [[Republican]] member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the third congressional district of Texas. | ||
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| + | ==Early life and career== | ||
Johnson grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Southern Methodist University. He served a 29-year career in the United States Air Force, where he served as director of the Air Force Fighter Weapons School and flew with the Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying demonstration team. | Johnson grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Southern Methodist University. He served a 29-year career in the United States Air Force, where he served as director of the Air Force Fighter Weapons School and flew with the Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying demonstration team. | ||
| + | ==Military service== | ||
He is a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as a fighter pilot. In the [[Korean War]], he flew F-86s in 62 combat missions. In the [[Vietnam War]], Johnson flew [[F-4 Phantom|F-4s]]. | He is a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as a fighter pilot. In the [[Korean War]], he flew F-86s in 62 combat missions. In the [[Vietnam War]], Johnson flew [[F-4 Phantom|F-4s]]. | ||
In 1966, while flying his 25th combat mission in Vietnam, he was shot down over North Vietnam. He was a prisoner of war for seven years, including 42 months in solitary confinement. During this period, he was repeatedly tortured. Johnson recounted the details of his POW experience in his autobiography, ''Captive Warriors''. | In 1966, while flying his 25th combat mission in Vietnam, he was shot down over North Vietnam. He was a prisoner of war for seven years, including 42 months in solitary confinement. During this period, he was repeatedly tortured. Johnson recounted the details of his POW experience in his autobiography, ''Captive Warriors''. | ||
| − | A decorated war hero, Johnson was awarded two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, the [[Distinguished Flying Cross]], one Bronze Star with Valor, two [[Purple Heart]]s, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit Awards. | + | A decorated war hero, Johnson was awarded two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, the [[Distinguished Flying Cross]], one [[Bronze Star]] with Valor, two [[Purple Heart]]s, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit Awards. |
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| + | ==Political career== | ||
| + | After his military career, he established a homebuilding business and served in the Texas State Legislature. He represented Texas' Third District in the United States Congress from 1991 to 2019, and was succeeded by [[Plano]] State Senator [[Van Taylor]]. | ||
| − | + | ==Personal life== | |
| + | Johnson was married to the former Shirley L. Melton, of Dallas. They are parents of three children and ten grandchildren. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.ontheissues.org/TX/Sam_Johnson.htm On the Issues - Sam Johnson] (issue positions and quotes) | |
| − | *[http://www.ontheissues.org/TX/Sam_Johnson.htm On the Issues - Sam Johnson] issue positions and quotes | ||
| − | [[Category:Republican Party | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Sam}} |
| + | [[Category:Texas]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Republican Party]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Former United States Representatives]] | ||
| + | [[Category:State Senators]] | ||
| + | [[Category:United States Veterans]] | ||
| + | [[Category:United States Air Force]] | ||
| + | [[Category:110th United States Congress]] | ||
| + | [[Category:111th United States Congress]] | ||
| + | [[Category:112th United States Congress]] | ||
| + | [[Category:113th United States Congress]] | ||
| + | [[Category:114th United States Congress]] | ||
| + | [[Category:115th United States Congress]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:02, February 5, 2021
Samuel Robert âSamâ Johnson (October 11, 1930 â May 27, 2020) was an American politician who served as the Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the third congressional district of Texas.
| Samuel Robert âSamâ Johnson | |
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Former U.S. Representative from
Texas' 3rd Congressional District | |
| In office May 8, 1991 â January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Bartlett |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Van Taylor |
Former State Representative
from Texas' 60th District | |
| In office January 8, 1985 â May 21, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Eikenburg |
| Succeeded by | Brian McCall |
| Born | October 11, 1930 San Antonio, Texas |
| Died | May 27, 2020 (aged 89) Plano, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Melton (died 2015) |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University |
| Religion | Methodist |
Early life and career
Johnson grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Southern Methodist University. He served a 29-year career in the United States Air Force, where he served as director of the Air Force Fighter Weapons School and flew with the Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying demonstration team.
Military service
He is a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as a fighter pilot. In the Korean War, he flew F-86s in 62 combat missions. In the Vietnam War, Johnson flew F-4s.
In 1966, while flying his 25th combat mission in Vietnam, he was shot down over North Vietnam. He was a prisoner of war for seven years, including 42 months in solitary confinement. During this period, he was repeatedly tortured. Johnson recounted the details of his POW experience in his autobiography, Captive Warriors.
A decorated war hero, Johnson was awarded two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, one Bronze Star with Valor, two Purple Hearts, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit Awards.
Political career
After his military career, he established a homebuilding business and served in the Texas State Legislature. He represented Texas' Third District in the United States Congress from 1991 to 2019, and was succeeded by Plano State Senator Van Taylor.
Personal life
Johnson was married to the former Shirley L. Melton, of Dallas. They are parents of three children and ten grandchildren.
External links
- On the Issues - Sam Johnson (issue positions and quotes)