Register of Deeds Karen Johnson’s statement on President Biden’s decision to leave race

“He has led us with honor, with courage, and with wisdom. He stands tall as one of our greatest American Presidents, and our nation is in a better place because of him.

Karen Johnson

“Today, we proudly honor the selflessness of our President Joe Biden,” Nashville Davidson County Register of Deeds Karen Johnson said Sunday. “He has led us with honor, with courage, and with wisdom. He stands tall as one of our greatest American Presidents, and our nation is in a better place because of him.

“I pray that we will go forward in this election with dignity, with truth, and with our eyes open to the choice in front of us. I stand with President Biden in his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is my AKA Soror.

“Thank you, Mr. President, for your service.”

About the Register of Deeds Office

The Register of Deeds is a constitutional office established by the Tennessee General Assembly as the custodian of legal documents pertaining to real property. The office is currently led by Karen Johnson, who made history as the first woman and African American elected to the position.

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