From Deseret News archives:
Capitol Hill fixture Tena Johnson dies
Her death was announced on the House floor, where several lawmakers praised her dedication to taking a "global view" to help people from sufferers of hate crimes to people with disabilities.
Johnson, 57, was a familiar sight in crowded hallways and committee rooms during the legislative sessions, where she, in her wheelchair with her dog "Vino" at her side, maneuvered among lobbyists.
For the past 10 years she rolled through the sessions and quietly pressed her points. Before then, she lobbied in Texas, where she had lived previously.
She was a member of the Legislative Coalition for People With Disabilities. Having worked as a nurse, she brought expertise to chairing the coalition's adult health-care committee.
Last year, she received a citation of recognition from the Legislature recognizing her work on behalf of others.
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