Full Name:
Johnny 'John' Ishmel Henry
Gender:
Male
Family:
Divorced; 3 Children: Toneika, Kalunda, Shanta
Birth Date:
04/11/1950
Birth Place:
Bay Springs, MS
Home City:
Laurel, MS
Religion:
Baptist
Bachelor's, University of Southern Mississippi
BS, Sociology, University of Southern Missisippi, 1980
Bachelor's, Psychology, Alcorn State University, 1970-1973
Candidate, Mississippi State Senate, District 42, 2015
No caucus information on file.
Chief Executive Officer/Owner, Astroland Enterprises, 1995-present
Specialist, United States Army, 1973-1976
Advocate, Mississippi Arts Commission
Awards:
Featured on the Wall of Fame, Rust College
Current Car:
Malibu Classic
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
06/15/1975
Father's Name:
Mr.. Ishmel Henry
Father's Occupation:
Supervisor/world war ii Veteran.
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Morgan Freeman
Favorite Athlete:
Odell Beckman
Favorite Author:
Johnny I. henry
Favorite Book:
Diversity versus Racism A Challenge to Mankind
Favorite Color:
Aqua blue
Favorite Food:
Soul food
Favorite Movie:
Color Purple
Favorite Musician:
Curtis Mayfleld
Favorite President and Why:
President Barack Obama, simply for the fact that he passed the insurance bill, the Affordable Care Act, thereby helping millions of people to have access to health insurance. The passage of this bill was attempted by many presidents within a 100 year span, amazing!! Received Nobel Prize within a very few months in office, world wide friend to mankind, peace, honor, greatness in Leadership, etc...
Favorite Quote:
Don't worry about the storms in your life, just learn how to dance in the rain.
Favorite Sport:
Football, Basketball and Baseball.
Favorite TV Shows:
The Player, CNN news
Favorite Type of Music:
I'm an enthuiast of many types of musi, soul, rock, country, etc...
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Disney World
Favorite Websites:
Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin
First Car:
1970 Chevy Impala
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Greatness in Leadership, Professional Speaker and Power Point Specialist.
Mother's Name:
Mrs. Mary Ella Brown Henry
Mother's Occupation:
Teacher
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
To be one of the greatest leaders to ever have lived!!!
Names of Grandchildren:
Roshauna, Jeshawn
Number of Grandchildren:
2 Grandchildren
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
President Barack Obama.
Personal Hero and Why:
My father, because he was a real man who stood for something and didn't lay down for just anything, he taught me how to be a good man.
Pets (include names):
Shep, Shankiboo, black girl and spot.
Priority Issues:
I seek to promote peace, unity, and family. Some of the current issues facing District 42 include: Women's rights, 2nd Amendment rights, Obamacare, Veteran's rights, Jobs, Economic Growth, and Common Core.
To help solve the problems of racism, drug addiction and the rise in violence in our nation.
Publications:
Books, Diversity versus Racism, Success: The Inner Treasures of Life, The Adventures of Astro-Kid, Reflections of Life for the Heart and Soul and Land of the Deep Dark Mist.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To bring unity and diversity to district 42, job growth and development and educational progress w/ Initiative 42
Spouse's Occupation:
Retired