The Atlanta City Council recognized APS Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall on Tuesday for her work in transforming the district. Dr. Hall was recognized for being the first superintendent to win both Georgia and national superintendent of the year honors. Helping deliver the proclamation was Councilmember Natalyn Mosby Archibong (District 5, and pictured above), whose daughter is a Grady High graduate.
Read the text of the proclamation after the jump …
In Honor of
Dr. Beverly L. Hall
Whereas, Dr. Beverly Hall has dedicated herself to the Atlanta Public School (APS) system as its fifteenth superintendent on July 1, 1999; and,
Whereas, She had a vision of making APS one of the nation’s highest performing urban school systems. She has actively worked with the community to gain its support and trust for public education in the City of Atlanta; and,
Whereas, Dr. Hall has also developed similar relationships with the business community, civic organizations, nonprofits, and government leaders. As a result of these alliances, individuals and organizations are giving their time, talents and resources to APS; and,
Whereas, She has been instrumental in improving students’ test scores and increased graduation rates through various academic programs. State data shows 72 percent of the system’s students graduated on time in 2008 – up from 39 percent in 2002; and,
Whereas, Dr. Hall serves on the board of the U.S. Department of Education Research Task Force and chairs the Harvard University’s Urban Superintendents Program Advisory Board; and,
Whereas, She has garnered every conceivable honor and award as superintendent including: 2009 National Superintendent of the Year; 2009 State Superintendent of the Year; Keystone Center Award for Leadership in Education; Council of the Great City Schools National Urban School Superintendent of the Year; the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Legacy Award, and the Institute for Student Achievement Distinguished Leadership Award; and,
Whereas, Dr. Hall is admired by colleagues, employees, and friends for her dedication, her professionalism, and her tireless effort and remarkable work at the Atlanta Public School System.
Now, Therefore, We, the members of the Atlanta City Council, and on behalf of the citizens of Atlanta, hereby proclaim this 8th day of September 2009 as Dr. Beverly L. Hall Day in the City of Atlanta.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE HAVE
HEREUNTO SET OUR HANDS AND
CAUSED THE SEAL OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTA TO BE AFFIXED