Congressman Johnson to honor 11 ‘Trailblazers’ in celebration of Women’s History Month

DECATUR, GA — On Monday, March 29, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is presenting 11 women in Georgia’s Fourth District with “Trailblazer” awards in recognition of their pioneering careers and service to the greater community.

All the honorees in recognition of Women’s History Month were the firsts in their fields of endeavor or positions. The virtual event will be available to the public via Zoom and Live on the Congressman’s Facebook page. Participants can view the program by registering on Zoom.

Honorees include: Eleanor Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; Marcia Glenn Hunter, former Mayor of Lithonia; Nicole Love Hendrickson, Chair for the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners; DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, former DeKalb Magistrate Judge; Mirtha Ramos, DeKalb County Police Chief; Christine Hudson, Chief of the Clarkston Police Department; Samantha Fuhrey, Newton County Schools Superintendent; Tisa Smart Washington, Rockdale County Tax Commissioner; Nancy Bills, Rockdale County State & Superior Court; Phinia Aten, Rockdale County Magistrate Judge; Fannie H. Tartt, Architect of the Theme School System of Georgia.

The awards will be held March 29, 6 to 7 p.m. Register HERE or watch on Congressman Johnson’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RepHankJohnson/.