HJR477 Summary

• Names the Business Technology Center at Bishop State Community College the "Dr. Yvonne Kennedy Business Technology Center" in honor of Dr. Yvonne Kennedy's leadership.

• Dr. Kennedy led the college on February 23, 1989 when it was renamed from Mobile Branch of Alabama State College to Bishop State Community College to reflect its expanded vocational and community service offerings.

• Under Dr. Kennedy's leadership in 2006, the college completed construction of the $10 million-plus state-of-the-art Business Technology Center.

• Directs distribution of resolution copies to Alabama State Board of Education members, Bishop State Community College President James Lowe Jr., and Dr. Kennedy as recognition of appreciation and esteem.

• Directs Bishop State Community College to erect appropriate signage identifying the center with Dr. Kennedy's name.