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GA SR1351
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/26/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Dr. David C. Barrow, born in 1852 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, for his contributions to education, religion, and race relations in the state
- Dr. Barrow earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Georgia in 1874 and served as chancellor from 1906 to 1925, quadrupling enrollment and adding new schools of education, commerce, and journalism
- Served on the board of the Jeanes Fund for the improvement of rural African American rural education at the request of Booker T. Washington, and inspired the establishment of three Baptist churches in the Oglethorpe area
- Acted as a neutral arbitrator during the Central Railway Strike of 1909, which resulted in a ruling that workers should receive equal pay for equal work regardless of race
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the family of Dr. David C. Barrow
Legislative Description
Barrow, Dr. David C.; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/26/2010
Full Bill Text
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