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DEL RIO, TEXAS- On October 14, 2023, Amistad National Recreation Area archeologist, Jack Johnson, was recognized as Steward of the Year by Shumla Archeological Research and Education Center at their annual Rancher Steward BBQ. Shumla invites to this event landowners and agencies that collaborate with them in fulfilling their mission.
Each year, Shumla selects a Steward of the Year to be honored. This honoree is an individual, who has gone above and beyond in helping Shumla achieve their mission. At this year's event, the Steward of the Year was Amistad National Recreation Area archeologist, Jack Johnson. Jessica Hamlin, Executive Director of Shumla, called Mr. Johnson "incomparable, indomitable, and irreplaceable" when she presented him with the award and thanked him for his treasured partnership and unwavering stewardship of the rock art of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands.
Mr. Johnson worked at Shumla in 2008 and was instrumental in conducting Shumla's education and research programs. He was pivotal to the success of their program called Ninos del Rio Bravo, which was a program working with children on both sides of the Rio Grande. Mr. Johnson began working for the National Park Service (NPS) as the park archeologist at Amistad National Recreation Area in 2009. However, as Ms. Hamlin stated, he continued to be an incredible partner and friend to Shumla. In his NPS role, Mr. Johnson has worked tirelessly to help Shumla gain access to sites within and outside the park, working with them on the preservation, documentation, and impact mitigation of these precious ancient places.
Mr. Johnson received this prestigious award on the 25th anniversary of the founding of Shumla. Amistad National Recreation Area superintendent, Chris Ryan, stated that "Jack does an outstanding job working with partner agencies and he is an excellent ambassador for the NPS." Mr. Ryan said that Mr. Johnson is very deserving of this award and recognition.
Shumla Archeological Research and Education Center is dedicated to the preservation and study of the narrative murals of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands, which are considered to be the "oldest books in North America."
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Last updated: November 1, 2023