; Whereas Johnson and People for Community Recovery informed residents of Altgeld Gardens of their right to protection from environmental and health hazards through workshops, trainings, rallies, and youth programs; Whereas Johnson and People for Community Recovery held both businesses and governments accountable for negligent waste disposal and pollution practices by engaging in protests, hearings, petitions, and lobbying government officials; Whereas Johnson and People for Community Recovery not only benefitted South Side Chicago communities, but also led national conversations to improve the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all communities seeking equal protection from hazards; Whereas Johnson testified before the United States Congress regarding the need for public-private partnerships to support environmental justice initiatives, which resulted in the formalization of a Federal interagency working group to address concerns; and Whereas Johnson, through vigilance and activism, gave low-income and minority communities a voice in the fight against environmental racism and injustice: Now, therefore, be it