[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 124 (Thursday, September 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1665-E1666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DOROTHY “DOTTIE” KAY JACKSON

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                          HON. DIANE E. WATSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2002

  Ms. WATSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Dorothy Kay Jackson was born 
on July 1, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the third child born to 
Lawrence Homer Moore, Sr. and Edna Moore Osborne who preceded her in 
death. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her 
second father, Willis “Pops” Osbornes and her brother, John 
Alfred Moore. The family moved from Detroit in the summer of 1945 to 
Los Angeles. Dorothy attended public schools in Los Angeles and 
graduated from Los Angeles High School with honors in 1961.
  As a youngster, “Dottie” as she was known to her family, 
was introduced to the arts at an early age taking up tap dance, piano, 
and choral lessons. Her love of music and the arts continued throughout 
her life. Baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, Dorothy accepted Christ 
at an early age. She attended church regularly and participated in 
Sunday school and bible classes. She continued her involvement in 
church activities until her health failed.
  An old African proverb states that “It takes a whole village to 
raise a child.” Dorothy epitomized this concept which became a 
reality in the community where she grew up known as the Hobart Street 
“village”—a group of families in her neighborhood who 
bonded and acted as a family unit. Dottie gave music lessons to younger 
children in the neighborhood and continued to teach Music throughout 
her high school and college career. Although members of the village 
settled in areas world wide—Poland, Paris, Massachusetts, 
Arizona, and of course California—the Hobart family remains 
united and in touch today.
  Dorothy attended public schools in Los Angeles and graduated from 
L.A. High School with honors in 1959. She earned an A.A. Degree at East 
Los Angeles Junior College. While attending East Los Angeles, she met 
and married Charles G. Jackson in 1962. From this union one daughter, 
Shelley Darnell Jackson, was born. Dorothy demonstrated diligence, 
dedication and determination in family matters. While she was pursuing 
her education, she provided exemplary care and nurturing to her 
daughter and children of other family members. Later she received a 
Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts Degree at California State 
University, Los Angeles.
  In 1966 she began her career and pursuit of excellence in education 
for children by working in the Early Childhood Education Program at 
Normandie Avenue School and subsequently accepted a fourth-grade 
teaching position at Sixth Avenue School. This devoted educator served 
the Los Angeles Unified School District for 33 years as a Teacher, 
Title I Coordinator, Area Advisor, Assistant Principal and Principal. 
Her last administrative assignment was Principal at Glen Feliz 
Elementary School. Due to her commitment to and understanding of 
education, she was appointed to the California Textbook Commission by 
Assembly Speaker Willie Brown in 1991.
  Dottie, a multi-talented educator, made tremendous contributions to 
the school and community and received many honors and accolades 
including the “Woman of the Year” from

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the California State Legislature. A scholarship was established in her 
name by BAPAC and continues today. She was actively involved in 
politics serving as the Chair of the Los Angeles Black American 
Political Association of California (BAPAC), President of the National 
Association of Minority Political Women (NAMPW), and a founding member 
of Los Angeles African American Women's Political Action Committee 
(LAAAWPAC). She was also a member of the Council of Black 
Administrators, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Associated of 
Administrators of Los Angeles, and the New Frontier Democratic Club.
  Dottie was well-traveled, spiritual, and an avid reader. She enjoyed 
going to movies, to plays and to political activities with her sister 
and friends, often bragging and telling you about the many 
accomplishments of her granddaughter, Dannielle Bowman.
  Even though she was diagnosed at an early age with Lupus, she lived a 
full, active, and productive professional and personal life as 
evidenced by her many achievements and activities. Dorothy endured many 
years of aches and pains. But she never lost faith because she was 
grounded in the spirit of Christ. On September 11, 2002 after many 
physical battles she answered God's call.
  She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted husband, Charles G. 
Jackson; one daughter, Shelley Jackson; a granddaughter, Dannielle 
Bowman; one sister, Gwen Moore Dobson (Ron); two brothers, Lawrence H. 
Moore (La Verne) and Arnold Osborne (Ellen); three brothers-in-law, 
William Jackson (Barbara), Gary Cooper (Brenda), and Johnny Charles 
Cooper (Shirley); five sisters-in-law, Karen Woo (Victor), Gwen, 
Patrice, Deniece and Jan Cooper; father-in-law, James L. Jackson 
(Shirley); two nephews, Ron Dobson (Tina) and Marc Moore (Tammie); two 
nieces, Lawri and Lani Moore; grand niece, Christina Carr; grand 
nephew, Dylan, Trey and Mason; and a host of friends and relatives.

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