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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19 Offered January 31, 2018 Celebrating the life of Darnell Johnson. ---------- Patron-- Lucas ----------

WHEREAS, Darnell Johnson, an active member of the Chesapeake community and a respected educator with a commitment to lifelong learning, died on November 9, 2017; and

WHEREAS, born in Henderson, North Carolina, Darnell Johnson attended Elizabeth City State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics and was captain of the football team and president of the student government association; he then earned a graduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 1977, a certificate from Old Dominion University in 1986, and a doctorate from George Washington University in 2000; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated educator, Darnell Johnson spent 30 years in the Portsmouth Public Schools, first as a mathematics teacher and assistant principal and later as a community school liaison and principal at the New Directions Center and Churchland Middle School; and

WHEREAS, after retiring from the Portsmouth Public Schools in 2004, Darnell Johnson embarked on a second career in higher education; he served as Hampton University’s assistant dean of education and then returned to his alma mater at Elizabeth City State University, where he served as an endowed professor and chair of the mathematics department; and

WHEREAS, Darnell Johnson taught at Elizabeth City State University for over a decade and was one of its most popular and successful professors; following his retirement in 2015, he remained active with the university by assisting with pre-college outreach; and

WHEREAS, outside of his distinguished teaching career, Darnell Johnson gave back to his community by working with New Men for Progress, an education nonprofit, and by serving as chaplain at the Portsmouth City Jail; and

WHEREAS, Darnell Johnson was happiest when spending time with family, supporting Elizabeth City State University, and watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys; a man of strong faith, he enjoyed fellowship and worship at Third Baptist Church in Portsmouth; and

WHEREAS, Darnell Johnson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife, Stephanie; daughter, Dawn, and her family; and countless other family members, friends, and Chesapeake residents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Darnell Johnson, a devoted educator who gave generously of his time in service to his community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Darnell Johnson as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s respect for his memory.