HR1064 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Dr. J. Kamala Buckner on the occasion of being the recipient of the African American Lifetime Achievement Award from the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Frank Houston Council 251; and

WHEREAS, The African American Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates educators, civic leaders, and community activists who dedicate themselves to a lifetime of service to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Dr. J. Kamala Buckner graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1968; she earned her bachelor's degree in education-speech/theatre in 1972 from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and her master's degree in political science from Indiana University in 1973; she earned her doctorate of philosophy with a major in educational leadership and leadership studies from Loyola University; and

WHEREAS, Dr. J. Kamala Buckner has had a long and distinguished career in education; she began her career as a part-time instructor at South Suburban College in South Holland, serving there from September of 1974 until 1976; in September of 1973, she began working as a teacher at Thornridge High School in Dolton and Thornton High School in Harvey; in September of 1978, she became Assistant Chapter 1 Director of Thornton Township High School District #205 in Harvey, serving there until November of 1983, when she became District Chapter 1 Director of School District #205; and

WHEREAS, In January of 1986, Dr. J. Kamala Buckner became the District Director of Student Services for Thornton Township High School District #205, serving there until September of 1991, when she was made the District Director of Pupil Personnel Services of the district; she served as District Director until September of 1994, when she became the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and External Funding; and

WHEREAS, In 1999, Dr. J. Kamala Buckner was named to serve as Superintendent of Thornton Township High School District #205, a position that she has served in admirably; and

WHEREAS, Dr. J. Kamala Buckner is the owner and coordinator of KAMEYA, Incorporated, a consulting firm established in 1983 which provides consultation for planning special occasions, entertainment events, and motivational seminars; and

WHEREAS, Dr. J. Kamala Buckner is a member of many prestigious organizations, including the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Illinois Principals Association, the International Reading Association, Supervision and Curriculum Developments, the American Association of School Administrators, the American Association of Curriculum Development, Phi Delta Kappa, the Children's Defense Fund, the Urban League, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., the NAACP, and LINKS, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Dr. J. Kamala Buckner's dedication to her profession and her willingness to serve her community make her a model for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Dr. J. Kamala Buckner on the occasion of being the recipient of the African American Lifetime Achievement Award and wish her continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. J. Kamala Buckner as a symbol of our esteem and respect.