The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee of Brazoria County annually presents a Drum Major Award to individuals in Brazoria County who have made or currently making a positive difference in our county.

This committee is proud to award the 2010-Drum Major Award to:
Cassie Bedford Johnson of Brazoria, Texas. Mrs. Johnson has shown many years of outstanding service and commitment to her community.
She shows commitment and dedication to our youth on a daily basis. She was instrumental in organizing free tutorials at local county libraries and have supported youth scholarships for 14 years to deserving youths in our county .
Ms. Johnson is a life time resident of Brazoria, a graduate of Brazosport High School , and attended Brazosport College. She is the proud mother of six children .
She holds memberships/offices in the following community organizations:
-Member: Brazoria Chamber of Commerce
-Member/Officer: Brazoria Civic Club
-Member/Board Member: Jordan Historical Society
-Member: Brazoria Heritage Society
-Member: Brazoria County Juneteenth Committee
-Member: Brazoria County Action Committee
-Member/Officer: Rocking A T Riding Club
-Founder/Officer: Brazoria Men & Women of Action
　
Among her many accomplishments includes:
-Organized the first free tutorial program for the Brazoria and West Columbia Libraries.
-Organized "Operation We Care" for Senior Citizens in her community
-Nominated for Brazoria Outstanding Citizen
-Brazoria Woman of the Year Award
-Nominee for Brazosport Facts Unsung Hero Award
-Image Award /Image Magazine
Her hobbies includes collecting and restoring antiques, writing poems and trail riding.
She is currently employed by: Gerland Healthcare Center
Previously employment: Dow Chemical –Contractor for 21 years
Substitute Teacher-CBISD
　
Her motto is: "Keep God First-Prayer Is the Answer"
The MLKCC is proud to present our 2010 Drum Major Award to Cassie Bedford Johnson. Congratulations !

Submitted by: Mary Frances Hall for MLKCC-Publicity Committee 713-299-5390 (cell).