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Recognizing Booker T. Washington Comprehensive High School and honoring the Class of 1952; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, there is only one school in Atlanta, Georgia, named for the famed educator Booker Taliaferro Washington and that is the illustrious Booker Taliaferro Washington Comprehensive High School, which has continuously epitomized the qualities of excellence which are forever associated with its namesake; and

WHEREAS, Booker T. Washington Comprehensive High School was founded in 1924 under the auspices of the Atlanta Board of Education with the late Charles L. Harper serving as its first principal; and

WHEREAS, it has the historical distinction of being the first public high school for black students in the City of Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, situated on a 21.4 acre tract of land, Booker T. Washington was classified as one of the largest public high schools in the southeast from its founding; and

WHEREAS, in 1924, the school´s initial enrollment was 1,565 students with a staff of only 32 teachers; and

WHEREAS, today, Booker T. Washington has an enrollment of over 1,300 students with a faculty and staff of 130; and

WHEREAS, in 1986, Booker T. Washington High School was placed on the National Register of Historic Places; and

WHEREAS, for 78 years, Booker T. Washington Comprehensive High School has been singularly dedicated to the goal of educating the children of Atlanta and the accomplishments of its many illustrious graduates are many, varied, and worthy of great tribute and none more so than the outstanding Class of 1952 whose members have proudly upheld the tradition of excellence instilled by their alma mater; and

WHEREAS, Principal Harper and the many dedicated and talented principals and teachers who have followed him and who have contributed to the school´s outstanding achievements are fondly remembered and greatly honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body recognizes Booker T. Washington Comprehensive High School for its outstanding achievements and invaluable contributions to the welfare of this state and nation and honors the distinguished Class of 1952.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the principal of Booker T. Washington Comprehensive High School.