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This concurrent resolution commends the life and legacy of Patrick "Pete" Johnson, a prominent Mississippi public servant who was the first Republican to hold statewide office since Reconstruction. The resolution highlights Johnson's distinguished career, including his roles as Mississippi State Auditor from 1988 to 1992, where he worked to remove corruption and save taxpayer dollars by implementing uniform accounting practices and streamlining county services. Johnson's professional achievements also included serving as Mississippi's State Director of the Farmers Home Administration and Federal Co-Chair of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) under both Republican and Democratic administrations. The resolution celebrates his community leadership, involvement in numerous civic organizations, and recognition by the Mississippi NAACP for his contributions to political empowerment. Additionally, the resolution notes his personal life, emphasizing his love for family, outdoor activities, and his 54-year marriage to Margaret Birdsong Johnson. The document expresses deep sympathy for his family's loss and aims to memorialize Johnson's significant contributions to Mississippi's political and economic landscape.