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GA SR862

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Horacena Tate

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the life and memory of Anne C. Forsyth, who established the Anne C. Stouffer Foundation in 1967 to promote the integration of preparatory schools in the South
  • The foundation helped 142 students, chiefly African Americans, gain admission to 22 formerly all-white preparatory schools across nine states and Washington, D.C. over eight years of operation
  • By 1975, the foundation's goal of preparatory school integration was largely achieved and the program concluded; many scholars went on to attend prestigious universities
  • Recognizes the lasting impact of the foundation, as many participating preparatory schools have since established their own scholarship programs and actively recruit minority students
  • Coincides with the Stouffer Scholars reunion held February 5-7, 2016, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Forsyth's family and the Stouffer Scholars

Legislative Description

Forsyth, Anne C.; condolences

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/1/2016

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