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<br /> PROCLAMATION
<br /> HONORING KATHRYN ARMSTRONG WILSON
<br /> WHEREAS, Kathryn Armstrong Wilson was born and proceeded to complete her public education in Miami-Dade
<br /> County, Florida; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Kathryn attended Florida A and M University in Tallahassee, Florida, where she earned her
<br /> Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and later her Master's Degree in Education Leadership and Reading,
<br /> afterward becoming a reading demonstration teacher for the district; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Kathryn gave back to her community, rising through the ranks in the Indian River County public
<br /> school system as a teacher at Gifford Elementary, Citrus Elementary, and Osceola, and then as the first African American
<br /> female to serve as the full time Principal in Indian River County at Highlands Elementary; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Kathryn was appointed to the position of Superintendent's Administrative Assistant and then as
<br /> Interim Superintendent through the Board of Education; and
<br /> WHEREAS, in her spare time, Kathryn enjoys reading and traveling extensively throughout the United States and
<br /> the world, including South Africa, the Caribbean, and England ; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Kathryn is the current President of the Hanna Cromartie Missionary Society, as well as Steward at
<br /> Allen Chapel AME Church in Wabasso; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Kathryn is a member of-several prestigious organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
<br /> Incorporated, the Links Incorporated, FAMU Alumni Association, the Indian River County Retired Teachers Association,
<br /> and Mays High School Alumni Association; and
<br /> and WHEREAS, Kathryn has made great strides as a leader in the African American community in public education,
<br /> WHEREAS, Kathryn is the proud wife of Coach Bill Wilson, mother to Billy Wilson, Assistant Principal at
<br /> Sebastian River High School, and Yolanda Wilson Lucas, the Physical Education teacher at Osceola Magnet School, and
<br /> the very proud grandmother to William, IV, Wesley, and Brandi.
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN
<br /> RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Proclamation recognizes the historic accomplishments of Kathryn Armstrong
<br /> Wilson in civil rights and education who will be forever revered as a pioneer to African Americans for generations to come.
<br /> Duly adopted this 161h day of February, 2016.
<br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
<br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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<br /> Bob Solari, Chairman
<br /> C ipee E rle her, Vice Chairman
<br /> W,esiey S. Davi
<br /> Peter D. O'Bry
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<br /> Tim Zorc
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