4662807 ACR 20-120, "Francis Lewis Cardozo High School Class of 1963 Recognition Resolution of 2013"

 

 

 

 

 

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

 

20-120

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

November 5, 2013

 

 

 

 

To recognize Louis Francis Cardozo Senior High School's Class of 1963 50th Class Reunion Celebration, and to declare October 4, 2013, as "Francis Lewis Cardozo Senior High School Class of 1963 Day" in the District of Columbia.

 

WHEREAS, the Class of 1963 is a remarkable group of scholars that embarked on their personal and professional journeys  during a critical period of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States of America;

 

WHEREAS, in 1963, a total of 225 energetic and focused graduates received their

·diplomas from Francis Louis Cardozo Senior High School, and included in this class were notable "firsts" leaving their respective mark across diverse disciplines and fields of study;

 

WHEREAS, Donald Huff became the first full-time sports writer for the Washington Post; Carolyn Marshall became the first black female scorer for the PGA Kemper Open Golf Tournament and first black female manager for Bowl America, Incorporated Bowling Company; Maxine Grant earned the position as one of the original members of the National Hand Dance Association;

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Tyrone Broadus integrated the Presidential Firing Party in the United States Army Honor Guard; Sandra Reeves Evans received Woman of the Year for the American Business Women's Association; Margo (Roach) Green initiated the NAACP

Youth Group in San Jose, California; Barbara (Koontz) Williams worked 30 years as Public Health Nurse for the District of Columbia; and Tanya (Mitchell) Cochran served as an educator for 39 years and never transferred schools; and

 

WHEREAS, the light of the members of the Class of 1963 continues to shine as their gifts and talents inspire and motivate everyone to overcome obstacles, achieve their dreams, and offer valuable contributions to the community.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this

resolution may be cited as the "Francis Lewis Cardozo High School Class of 1963 Recognition Resolution  of 2013".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the Francis Lewis Cardozo Senior High School Class of 1963 for their outstanding contributions and hereby declares October 4, 2013, as "Francis Lewis Cardozo High School Class of 1963 Day" in the District of Columbia.

 

Sec. 3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.