House Resolution 518
By: Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, McClain of the 109th, Beckles of the 96th, Adeyina
of the 110th, and Jones of the 60th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Terrence J. Roberts; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Terrence J. Roberts, a distinguished psychologist, educator, and civil rights
activist, played a pivotal role in American history as one of the Little Rock Nine, the
courageous group of African American students who integrated Central High School in Little
Rock, Arkansas, in 1957; and
WHEREAS, he has dedicated 40 years to the field of psychology, practicing as a clinical
psychologist from 1975 to 2015 in Deer Park and Pasadena, California, while also serving
as director of mental health services at St. Helena Hospital and Health Center from 1977 to
1985; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Roberts has served in higher education as assistant dean of student services
at UCLA's School of Social Welfare from 1985 to 1993 and as department chair and faculty
member in psychology at Antioch University, Los Angeles, from 1993 to 2008; and
WHEREAS, as CEO of Terrence Roberts Consulting, a management consulting firm
originally founded as Terrence J. Roberts and Associates in 1975, he has worked to promote
fair and equitable practices in business and industry, assisting management personnel in
creating workplaces conducive to employee growth and development; and
WHEREAS, a passionate advocate for racial equity, Dr. Roberts has lectured and consulted
extensively on race and its impact on American society, believing that true progress requires
the collective rejection of racism; and
WHEREAS, he has further engaged with educators, law enforcement personnel, and other
professionals to deepen their understanding of social justice, historical context, and the
effects of racial bias on contemporary society; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary contributions to civil rights and American
society, Dr. Roberts has been presented with numerous prestigious awards, including the
Congressional Gold Medal, the Pere Marquette Discovery Award, the Spingarn Medal, and
the Robert S. Abbott Award; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Terrence J. Roberts for his invaluable
contributions to civil rights, education, and social justice as well as extend best wishes for
future health and happiness.
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 Dr.
Terrence J. Roberts.