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1005
House
Resolution 1008
By:
Representative Drenner of the
86th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Betty Jean Walker for her contributions to civil rights and
desegregation in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
through her hard work, Betty Jean Walker graduated in 1964 as the Valedictorian
of Peter G. Appling High School in Macon, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
in 1968, Betty Jean Walker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in math from
Mercer University, becoming the first black female to graduate from Mercer
University in its history; and
WHEREAS,
while attending Mercer University, Betty Jean Walker was a key organizer and
leader of the Poor People's March through Macon; and
WHEREAS,
from 1968 to 1978, Betty Jean Walker was an extremely skilled teacher in the
Atlanta Public and Fulton County School Systems; and
WHEREAS,
in 1980, Betty Jean Walker was listed in "Who's Who Among Black Americans";
and
WHEREAS,
as a Southern Bell loaned executive to the United Way, Betty Jean Walker earned
widespread recognition for her success in persuading big business and industry
to give generously; and
WHEREAS,
Betty Jean Walker has lived an abundant life as a civil rights pioneer, teacher,
and mother of a 21 year old son; and
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend Betty Jean Walker for her exemplary
contributions to civil rights and desegregation in 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 Betty Jean Walker.
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 Betty Jean Walker.