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HR 388: Baldwin, Beauty P.; commend

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House Resolution 388

By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Reeves of the 99th, Lim of the 98th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Beauty P. Baldwin; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Beauty P. Baldwin's remarkable journey from a sharecropping field in 1950s middle Georgia to becoming one of the most respected educators in the state is a story of resilience, faith, and a relentless commitment to shaping the future of education; and

WHEREAS, born Beauty Poole, she grew up in the heart of Georgia, and after excelling in her early studies at T.J. Elder High School, Beauty P. Baldwin enrolled at Savannah State College, where she graduated in 1963; and

WHEREAS, she accepted her first teaching job at a segregated high school in Ellaville, Georgia, serving as the school's entire math department, and she later moved to Columbus, Georgia, where she taught at Hardaway High School for a decade, navigating the complexities of school integration with grace and authority; and

WHEREAS, in 1973, she took a position at Central Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett County, where she served as the only Black educator—her contributions to the school, including the establishment of a nationally recognized vocational education program, advanced her into the role of assistant principal in 1978; and

WHEREAS, in 1980, her career took a historic turn when she was recruited by Buford City Schools to serve as principal, where after four years, she was appointed the district's superintendent, making history as the first Black school superintendent in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, her appointment was met with national attention, and she was honored by the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C., as one of the first Black female superintendents in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Beauty P. Baldwin served as superintendent of Buford City Schools for 14 years, retiring in 1994 after 31 years in education; and

WHEREAS, following her retirement, she continued her work in education by founding Hopewell Christian Academy in 1997, a school dedicated to providing a strong academic foundation grounded in Christian values; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished educator and academic professional be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Beauty P. Baldwin for her decades of service on behalf of the youth of this state 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 Beauty P. Baldwin.