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House Resolution 388
By: Representatives Beckles of the 96
th
, McClain of the 109
th
, Okoye of the 102
nd
, Reeves
of the 99
th
, Lim of the 98
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Beauty P. Baldwin; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Beauty P. Baldwin's remarkable journey from a sharecropping field in 1950s2
middle Georgia to becoming one of the most respected educators in the state is a story of3
resilience, faith, and a relentless commitment to shaping the future of education; and4
WHEREAS, born Beauty Poole, she grew up in the heart of Georgia, and after excelling in5
her early studies at T.J. Elder High School, Beauty P. Baldwin enrolled at Savannah State6
College, where she graduated in 1963; and7
WHEREAS, she accepted her first teaching job at a segregated high school in Ellaville,8
Georgia, serving as the school's entire math department, and she later moved to Columbus,9
Georgia, where she taught at Hardaway High School for a decade, navigating the10
complexities of school integration with grace and authority; and11
WHEREAS, in 1973, she took a position at Central Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett12
County, where she served as the only Black educator—her contributions to the school,13
including the establishment of a nationally recognized vocational education program,14
advanced her into the role of assistant principal in 1978; and15
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WHEREAS, in 1980, her career took a historic turn when she was recruited by Buford City
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Schools to serve as principal, where after four years, she was appointed the district's17
superintendent, making history as the first Black school superintendent in Georgia; and18
WHEREAS, her appointment was met with national attention, and she was honored by the19
Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C., as one of the first Black female20
superintendents in the United States; and21
WHEREAS, Beauty P. Baldwin served as superintendent of Buford City Schools for 1422
years, retiring in 1994 after 31 years in education; and 23
WHEREAS, following her retirement, she continued her work in education by founding24
Hopewell Christian Academy in 1997, a school dedicated to providing a strong academic25
foundation grounded in Christian values; and 26
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished educator and academic27
professional be appropriately honored.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body recognize and commend Beauty P. Baldwin for her decades of30
service on behalf of the youth of this state as well as extend best wishes for future health and31
happiness.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to34
Beauty P. Baldwin.35
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