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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-301
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
September 19, 2012
To recognize the unique contributions of Mr. Edward G. Jackson, Sr., to the Adams Morgan community and his many years of service to the District of Columbia and its residents, and to declare October 11, 2012 as “Edward G. Jackson Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Mr. Edward G. Jackson, Sr. was born on April 29, 1929 in Sumter, South Carolina, son of the late Susan Emma Jackson and Calvin Shepard;
WHEREAS, Edward Jackson received his education in the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina, graduated from Lincoln High School in Sumter, received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University, Eastern Shore Campus in Princess Anne, Maryland in 1954, and took graduate studies at Catholic University toward his master degree;
WHEREAS, Edward Jackson was invited to the White House by then First Lady of the United States, Lady Bird Johnson, to receive the “The Lady Award” in recognition of the beautification efforts by the Euclid – Ontario Block Association;
WHEREAS, Edward Jackson was a key player in creating the Morgan Community School, and was elected president of the Parent Teacher Association of the Thomas Morgan Elementary School, serving in that capacity during the vote that changed the Elementary school to Morgan Community School in May of 1978;
WHEREAS, Edward Jackson helped provide transportation for community children to attend public school in Georgetown, Francis Scott Key, and Hardy Elementary School, and helped community students attend Sidwell Friends School for winter and summer camps;
WHEREAS, Edward Jackson served on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1C (ANC 1C) for 20 years from 1977-1997 Served as President of Reed-Cooke Neighborhood Association (RCNA) 1981 – 1983;
WHEREAS, Edward Jackson served as president of Reed Cooke Neighborhood Association, the Chairman of the Reed Cooke Environment Committee, and a coordinator in neighborhood clean-ups in the Adams Morgan Community;
WHEREAS, Edward Jackson’s government career spanned over 42 years with the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services as a Social Worker; and
WHEREAS, Edward Jackson received the Dave Clark Award upon his retirement and received the keys to the city in 1995.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as “Edward G. Jackson, Sr. Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of Edward G. Jackson, Sr., and declares October 11, 2012 as “Edward G. Jackson. 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.
