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RESOLUTION No. ___



Introduced by: Bartlett


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        A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Jacqueline S. Greenwood.
    

    Whereas, Dr. Jacqueline S. Greenwood is an outstanding educator whose career has touched the lives of children throughout the state;

    Whereas, In 1987, Dr. Greenwood was named principal of Arlington High School, a position she held for more than 17 years, making her the first woman high school principal in the Indianapolis Public School system;

    Whereas, While serving as principal, Dr. Greenwood was recognized as a national model for community improvement;


    Whereas, Dr. Greenwood was recognized by Redbook magazine as the principal of one of the nation's best schools for community and parental involvement;

    Whereas, Always concerned for the safety of her students, Dr. Greenwood helped establish the Security Dads program to promote a positive and caring school environment;

    Whereas, Dr. Greenwood earned her bachelor of science degree from Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia, her master's degree in education from Indiana University, and her doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University;

    Whereas, Dr. Greenwood began her teaching career at Harper High School in Atlanta, Georgia;

    Whereas, Dr. Greenwood and her husband later moved to Indianapolis where she began working as a math teacher at School 52 in the Indianapolis Public School system;

    Whereas, Dr. Greenwood has been the recipient of many awards and citations, including the Indianapolis Education Association's Human Rights Award for Leadership in Education, the Madame C.J. Walker Distinguished Award in Education, and the National Council of Negro Women Merit Award for Community Service;

    Whereas, Dr. Greenwood has served on numerous community projects, including board member of the Community Council of Indianapolis, the Center for Leadership Development (CLD), INROADS, Indy Parks, Indy Partnership Center, and the Marion County Commission on Youth (McCoy); and

    Whereas, Dr. Greenwood believes that education is a lifelong process that enables one to accomplish great things, and she believes that one should always seek opportunities to be of service to mankind: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:


    SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives expresses its gratitude to Dr. Jacqueline S. Greenwood for her dedication to the students of Indianapolis and her many accomplishments and contributions to the educational system of our state.
    SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to Dr. Jacqueline S. Greenwood and her family.


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