News Release

Ann Johnson is honored by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services

September 28, 2004

On September 16th, friends and associates gathered at the offices of the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services to honor Ann Johnson. A longtime activist and untiring advocate for aging issues in North Carolina, Ann's portrait now graces the walls of the Division as an inspiration to all.

Speakers at the ceremony highlighted Ann's accomplishments and indomitable spirit, and included Dennis Streets, Karen Gottovi, George Maddox, David Moser and others. Ann also received letters of commendation from Governor Mike Easley and Lt. Governor Beverly Purdue, both of which were read aloud as part of the ceremony. Download the text of the commendation letters from Governor Easley and Lt. Governor Purdue.

Read more about Ann Johnson (information excerpted from the ceremony program).

 

Dr. George L. Maddox Director, Duke Long Term Care Resources Program

Read the text of his speech.

David Moser Area Agency on Aging Director, 1974-2003 Triangle Council of Governments

Read the text of his speech.

Additional Event Photos

Ann and Mary Bethel		Ann and Karen Gottovi

	Jackie Sheppard Assistant Secretary for Long-Term Care and Family Services

Dennis Streets Section Chief, NC DAAS Planning, Budgets and System Supports		Karen Gottovi Director, NC Division of Aging and Adult Services