Bill Text: MS SR16 | 2010 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Commend service of Dr. John E. Walls, Jr., Deputy Superintendent of Vicksburg-Warren School District, upon his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-04-23 - Immediate Release [SR16 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2010-SR16-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2010 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Hopson
Senate Resolution 16
(As Adopted by Senate)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF DR. JOHN E. WALLS, JR., DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE VICKSBURG-WARREN SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND CONGRATULATING HIM UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
WHEREAS, after a respected career in education of more than 40 years in public education and service to the citizens of Vicksburg and Warren County, Dr. John E. Walls has announced his plans to retire from the Office of Deputy Superintendent of the Vicksburg-Warren School District; and
WHEREAS, a native of Philipp, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, Dr. Walls graduated from West District High School, and thereafter attended and graduated from Coahoma Junior College receiving the associate of arts degree, Alcorn A & M College with a bachelor of science degree in biology, master of education degree from Mississippi College in guidance and counseling, and a doctor of philosophy degree in educational administration from Jackson State University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Walls used his educational expertise to further the academics of students he taught in Chicago, Illinois, and in Hinds County and Claiborne County, has been a Counselor for both Alcorn State University and Vicksburg-Warren School District, and held positions as an Assistant Principal, Principal and Administrative Assistant. He presently serves as Deputy Superintendent to the Vicksburg-Warren School District, in addition to fulfilling his duties and responsibilities as an Adjunct Professor at Alcorn State University; and
WHEREAS, during his term as Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Walls has worked collaboratively to promote innovative initiatives in the school district with parents, governmental entities, businesses, industries and community service organizations to better unify and engage parents and the local community in cultivating the impressionable minds of the district's educable students; and
WHEREAS, under Dr. Walls' administration, the Vicksburg-Warren School District has experienced numerous notable accomplishments, all of which he has shared with his family members who have supported him wholeheartedly in all of his endeavors, including his wife, Jo Ella Harrison Walls; children, Joscelyn and John III; and his two granddaughters, Jordan and Jaidyn; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Walls is equally active in community and civic organizations and is involved in the educational administration of the Vicksburg-Warren School District, holding membership in several professional organizations, and has received numerous awards and certificates of appreciation, including being named Alcornite of the Year in 1997; being inducted into the Alcorn State University Hall of Honor in 1999; receiving the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1999; currently serves as past national President of Alcorn State University Alumni Association; and is past President of Omicron Rho Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is with pride that we recognize the service and dedication of this professional educator who has brought honor to his school, community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend the dedicated service of Dr. John E. Walls, Jr., Deputy Superintendent of the Vicksburg-Warren School District, and congratulate him upon the occasion of his retirement and extend most sincere wishes for continued success in all of his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Dr. Walls, forwarded to the Board of Trustees of the Vicksburg-Warren School District, and made available to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
