Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Releases Statement on the Wildfire in Arizona

Dallas, TX – (Monday, July 1, 2013) –  Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement after 19  firefighters lost their lives battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona:

“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the 19 firefighters, who lost their lives in the line of duty. We are all truly appreciative of the efforts of these brave heroes, as they worked tirelessly to keep their community safe.

Today, let us remember all the first responders that willingly serve and protect their respective communities. I  stand ready to assist and provide support to state and local officials, as they continue to try and contain the Yarnell fire. Let us all work together to provide any additional assistance to our neighbors in need, as they recover from this tragedy.”

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  U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a Ranking member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Kessler Park, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, South Dallas & South Oak Cliff; all of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Ferris, Glenn Heights, South Grand Prairie, Oak Lawn, Ovilla, Uptown/Victory Park and West Dallas.