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COMMENDING JESSE L. CLEVELAND FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

WHEREAS, It is with great pride and pleasure that we note the many personal, civic, and professional contributions and accomplishments of Jesse L. Cleveland, Mayor of Sylacauga, Alabama; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Cleveland received a B.S. degree from Alabama State University in 1964, a Natural Science Foundation Certificate from the University of Florida in 1968, an M.A. Ed. degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1973, and an A.A. Ed. certification from U.A.B. in 1981; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Cleveland's career in education began in 1961 as a lab assistant while a student at Alabama State, and thereafter he served successively as teacher and coach in Hale County; teacher in Sylacauga; Assistant Principal at Sylacauga High School; Principal at East Highland Middle School; Curriculum Development Specialist, Division of Education at Talladega College; and current Chairman of Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, in further service to his profession, Jesse Cleveland has contributed as Alabama Committee District Coordinator of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1977, and was President of the Alabama Middle School Association; he has also served as a member or consultant on numerous educational task forces, committees, and organizations such as the Alabama LEAD Academy and the Governor's 1991 Task Force on Educational Reform; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Cleveland has been a faithful and active member of the Sylacauga St. Thomas United Methodist Church since 1973, where he has served as Sunday School teacher, co-chair of the finance committee, and member of the parrish relations committee; he has been honored by St. Thomas as its 1983 Man of the Year, and as a 1988 Recognition Award recipient; and he has further served the United Methodist Church since 1996 as a member on its Southern District Board; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we hereby most heartily commend Jesse L. Cleveland for his many outstanding contributions and achievements, and by copy of this resolution, extend to him our sincere esteem and appreciation.

Resolution, Congratulatory

Cleveland, Jesse L.