Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Statement on Death of Former Texas Congressman Sam Johnson
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the death of former Texas Congressman Sam Johnson:
"Sam Johnson was a fearless patriot and an American hero, and we are incredibly proud and fortunate to have called him a fellow Texan. Congressman Johnson dedicated his life to our nation and the state of Texas. He bravely served as a fighter pilot in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and his profound sacrifice is something Texans will never forget . . .
"Sam Johnson was a fearless patriot and an American hero, and we are incredibly proud and fortunate to have called him a fellow Texan. Congressman Johnson dedicated his life to our nation and the state of Texas. He bravely served as a fighter pilot in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and his profound sacrifice is something Texans will never forget . . .