Bill Text: GA HR201 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Charles, Dr. Cora; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-02 - House Read and Adopted [HR201 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR201-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 201
By:
Representative Horne of the
71st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Dr. Cora Charles; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Cora Charles was the youngest African American to receive a Master's of
Education from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in 1967;
and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Charles began her 40 year tenure in the Atlanta Public School System as a
business education instructor at Joseph Emerson Brown High School in 1968, and
in 1971 she was promoted to the position of Vocational Office Training
Coordinator at Charles Lincoln Harper High School; and
WHEREAS,
in 1980, Dr. Charles coordinated the Financial Services Magnet Program, a
collaboration between the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, eight major banks in
Atlanta, Atlanta University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State
University, and her efforts led to 98 percent of participants continuing on to
study at higher education institutions in areas such as finance, corporate law,
business administration, and other important business fields; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Charles's commitment to the youth of Georgia has fostered students'
self-discovery and self-confidence and given students the opportunity to see the
importance of education and challenging oneself; and
WHEREAS,
this great Georgian has never wavered in her encouragement of students through
her service with important organizations, including The Superintendent's Task
Force for Teachers, Leaders & Parents, Talent Centers in Atlanta Public
Schools, and Florida A&M's School of Business as a liaison for awarding
scholarships to deserving seniors in 22 high schools in Atlanta;
and
WHEREAS,
throughout her career, Dr. Charles has worked to promote open and positive
communication among Atlanta Public Schools board members, the central office
staff, parents, and community members; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Charles's years of dedication and commitment to the betterment of the youth
of Georgia and her selfless contributions serve as an example to all educators.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body hereby recognize and commend Dr. Cora Charles and express their
gratitude for the great credit this fine educator reflects upon the State of
Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Cora
Charles.
