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WHEREAS, Denise E. “Neec” Johnson was born to Harvey and Delores Wood on February 18, 1961, and has lived in Larimer, Stanton Heights, and Stone Mountain Georgia; and,
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WHEREAS, Denise graduated from Peabody High School in 1978 and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Duquesne University; and,
WHEREAS, Denise now resides in Hazelwood with her daughter LaTasha, her son Aceton, and three of her grandchildren: Bruce, Tasheard, and Kingston. Denise has four siblings, two daughters, and too many grandchildren to count. She was married to Frederick J. Johnson; and,
WHEREAS, Denise is a born caregiver and advocate. Her love for her family and community, particularly her neighbors in Hazelwood and Glen Hazel, is limitless. Because of her professional medical experience, she has unofficially stepped in to serve as a community health advocate for the many people she loves; and,
WHEREAS, Denise is a born leader who can get things done. She is an advocate for herself as well as her family, friends, neighborhood, city, region, and state; and,
WHEREAS, Denise’s sense of humor and wit balances well with her ability to face injustices and stand up for what is right. She is a volunteer for numerous community organizations in Hazelwood and throughout the City of Pittsburgh. She uses her time to advocate for transit, food sovereignty, voter’s rights, arts and culture, and environmental justice; and,
WHEREAS, Denise makes the City of Pittsburgh a better place for us all. Her advocacy, activism, and love are all exceptional;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 17th, to be “Denise Johnson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.