DALLAS – The City of Dallas is honoring the life and legacy of the late U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson with a display of banners at Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station. A special thanks to Visit Dallas for working with the city to make the display visible to the public, depicting photos of Congresswoman Johnson throughout important stages in her trailblazing career.   

“Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was an extraordinary and beloved leader in the Dallas community.” said Mayor Eric L. Johnson. “Congresswoman Johnson’s contributions to improving the lives of her constituents and the community at large are truly immeasurable, and her legacy of leadership, service and deep love of Dallas will endure for generations to come.” 

Following her memorial service on Tuesday, the downtown skyline will be lit in yellow that evening to commemorate her life and legacy. The color yellow represents the “Yellow Rose of Texas” and is a symbol of resilience.  

She was a champion for the Dallas region throughout her long career in Dallas, being the first Black woman elected to public office in Dallas, serving in the state legislature, and serving Congress for 30 years. Her legacy will continue through the generations of Texans she has impacted.