Recognition for the Life of Service of Albert Johnson, Sr.

Published April 26, 2023

Mary Grace Pewewardy | Multimedia Specialist

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Stan Booker proclaimed April 25, 2023, to be designated as a day of Recognition for the Life of Service of Albert Johnson, Sr. His son, Albert Johnson, Jr., accepted the proclamation for his late father who passed away on April 25, 2022.

Albert Johnson, Sr. had a passion for education and for people, dedicating his life’s work to advocate for those in need. He was there for those during the desegregation of Lawton Public Schools and changed lives by giving hope, opportunity, and encouragement to wherever he went.

Johnson Sr. offered his time outside regular work hours to provide counseling services, transportation, and tutoring for our community. He established the Young Man’s Mentoring Program (YMMP) which focused on young men and providing them with skills and opportunities for their future.

The proclamation acknowledges Johnson Sr. as a decorated member of Lawton. He has received many honors, such as the Cameron Campus Ministry “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award”, the Oklahoma School Public Relations Association’s Partner of Excellence Award, the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Youth Mentor Award, and so many more.

 His efforts and contributions to the improvement of Lawton citizens has left a mark on the City and generations to come. 

The City of Lawton encourages citizens to live by the words of Mr. Johnson: “If a task is once begun, never leave until it’s done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all.”