Miller Comments on Death of Former Congressman Tim Johnson

Former Congressman Tim Johnson died Monday. He was 75 years old. 

Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on Johnson's passing:

"Today, we learned of the passing of a great American, former Illinois Representative Tim Johnson. Congressman Tim Johnson was a dedicated advocate for downstate Illinois. He loved his family and everyone around him, and he was a comforting source of guidance and advice that I always appreciated. He served our community, state and country for over 5 decades. We'll all miss him but so many of us have great memories as well. I will miss talking with him on my way to and from DC, and Chris and I offer our heartfelt condolences to his son Buzz and the entire Johnson family."

Johnson served on the Urbana City Council before being elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, and then to Congress. He never lost an election. 

Johnson decided to retire from Congress in 2012.