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HR 1632: Clarke County School District; preserving the historic and significant West Broad Street School Campus; commend

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House Resolution 1632

By: Representatives Frye of the 122nd, Gisler of the 121st, Hugley of the 141st, Holly of the 116th, Smith of the 41st, and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Clarke County School District for preserving the historic and significant West Broad Street School Campus; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the West Broad Street School Campus in Athens, Georgia, established in 1891, has been a historic cornerstone of African American education, including the historic Minor Street Building, constructed in 1938, and the historic Campbell Lane Building, constructed in 1958; and

WHEREAS, these buildings represent distinct and significant periods in Georgia's educational history: the Minor Street Building as a Jim Crow-era school and the Campbell Lane Building as an Equalization-era facility, both embodying the architectural, cultural, and educational heritage of their eras; and

WHEREAS, after years of vacancy, deterioration, and threats to their integrity, the Clarke County School District has undertaken careful planning and rehabilitation efforts to preserve and restore both these critical historic and significant buildings, ensuring their continued use for educational and community purposes; and

WHEREAS, the district's efforts include adaptive reuse for classrooms, career pathway labs, heritage and community spaces, and outdoor areas that honor the campus's historic significance while serving contemporary educational needs; and

WHEREAS, these preservation efforts have been conducted in close collaboration with Historic Athens, local stakeholders, and community members, demonstrating a commitment to protecting the campus's historical, cultural, and educational significance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Clarke County School District for its leadership in preserving and restoring both the Minor Street and Campbell Lane Buildings, ensuring these two historic and significant structures remain integral to the Athens community for present and future generations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Clarke County School District.