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GA SR1351

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cowsert

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

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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