Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina on the passing of Representative Linda Johnson

Raleigh, NC (February 19, 2020) -- Mike Long, President of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) released the following statement after the passing of North Carolina Representative Linda Johnson.

“It is with a heavy heart that we honor Linda Johnson, a citizen servant and dedicated member of North Carolina’s General Assembly,” said Mike Long. “Representative Johnson will be missed, not only in the General Assembly, but across our state as she worked tirelessly as an education advocate in North Carolina.”

Long added, “Our organization has had the distinct privilege of working with Representative Johnson on education issues for many years, we will feel the impact of her loss in our state. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, her community, and her colleagues in the General Assembly. Thank you, Linda, for your service to our great state.”