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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 240
	1	+	2025S0197-1 03/07/25
	2	+	By: Nichols S.R. No. 240
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	7	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
2	8		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
3	9		recognize Herbert "Chickdog" Johnson Jr. on his lifelong
4	10		dedication to the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Nation and his
5	11		unwavering commitment to public service; and
6	12		WHEREAS, Born into a proud legacy of leadership as the son
7	13		of the late Mikko Skalaaba Herbert Johnson Sr. and Deloris
8	14		Johnson, Herbert "Chickdog" Johnson is a Second Chief and a
9	15		member of the Deer Clan of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
10	16		who has devoted himself to preserving and strengthening his
11	17		tribe; after graduating from Big Sandy High School, he attended
12	18		Lon Morris College on a baseball scholarship and studied early
13	19		childhood education at Angelina College; and
14	20		WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson began his career in public service as
15	21		a teacher assistant at the Alabama-Coushatta Head Start; he
16	22		completed firefighter training at the Texas A&M Extension
17	23		Service Fire School, and for more than 30 years, he has
18	24		diligently served the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Nation Volunteer
19	25		Fire Department to safeguard his community; and
20	26		WHEREAS, Herbert Johnson served as the first president of
21	27		the Alabama-Coushatta Youth Council and has continued his
22	28		leadership in tribal and civic affairs and an Elder and Clerk of
23	29		Session at the Indian Presbyterian Church; he actively supports
24	30		numerous youth programs and community initiatives, including the
25	31		Lil Dribblers basketball program, pow-wows, and holiday
26	32		celebrations, and his Christmas Eve charity drives have become a
27	33		cherished local tradition; and
28	34		WHEREAS, A trusted voice in the community, Mr. Johnson
29	35		provides updates and news to tribal members as host of the KREZ
30	36		Podcast, and he serves on the boards of the Tyler, Angelina, and
31	37		Polk County Chambers of Commerce as well as the board of Polk
32	38		County CARES; and
33	39		WHEREAS, A gifted speaker and cultural ambassador, this
34	40		esteemed chief frequently serves as Master of Ceremonies at
35	41		various celebrations and at pow-wows nationwide, and as Mikko
36	42		Istimaatokla, he is committed to preserving the rich language,
37	43		history, and culture of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Nation for
38	44		future generations; and
39	45		WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Johnson and his
40	46		wife, Victoria, are the proud parents of their daughters, Aaliyah
41	47		and Stormi, and his deep-rooted love for family extends to his
42	48		siblings, nieces, and nephew, all of whom benefit from his
43	49		guidance and support; and
44	50		WHEREAS, Through his local government leadership and
45	51		tireless commitment to public service, Herbert Johnson Jr. has
46	52		enriched the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Nation and has made an
47	53		enduring impact in his community and state, and it is truly
48	54		fitting that he receive special recognition for his dedication to
49	55		his culture and for his legacy of service that continues to
50	56		inspire all who know him; now, therefore, be it
51	57		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
52	58		Legislature, hereby commend Herbert "Chickdog" Johnson Jr. on
53	59		his outstanding contributions to the Lone Star State and extend
54	60		to him best wishes for success in all of his endeavors; and, be it
55	61		further
56	62		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
57	63		him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
58		-	Nichols
59		-	________________________________
60		-	President of the Senate
61		-	I hereby certify that the
62		-	above Resolution was adopted by
63		-	the Senate on March 12, 2025.
64		-	________________________________
65		-	Secretary of the Senate
66		-	________________________________
67		-	Member, Texas Senate