[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MRS. GLORIA FRAZIER EVANS

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2005

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to extend my warme congratulations to a very dedicated and 
devoted educator. Gloria Frazier Evans has given leadership and service 
to the students at Booker T. Washington High School for seven years. 
She has been the embodiment of the school's most treasured motto: ``Not 
The Largest, But The Best.'' On Saturday, February 5, 2005, the 
graduating class of 1961 from Booker T. Washington High School will 
honor Mrs. Gloria F. Evans for ``Keeping the Legacy Alive'' for her 
community.
  Born in Orange, Texas, Gloria graduated valedictorian of her 1966 
class at M.B. North High School. She furthered her education at the 
University of North Texas where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree 
(1970) in French and English and a Master of Education degree (1971) in 
English Education. Gloria completed coursework for certification in 
Guidance and Counseling at Florida Atlantic University (1980), and 
coursework for certification in Administration and Supervision at 
Florida International University (1986).
  Gloria is the youngest child and only girl of James and Henrietta 
Frazier. She is married to William Evans, retired educator and track 
coach. They have two daughters, Erica Nicole and Erinn Monique Evans 
and stepchildren, Lynette Evans, Keisha Person, and Corey Evans. Gloria 
attends the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. She is a member of 
the Miami Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Miami 
Chapter of The Girl Friends, Inc., and the Dade Association of School 
Administrators.
  In 1998, Gloria was selected as principal to direct the restoration 
of the historic Booker T. Washington Senior High School. From July 1998 
to August 2004, Gloria directly supervised and monitored every aspect 
of the reconstruction of Booker T. Washington High School, including 
establishing career academies, aligning the curriculum to State 
standards, and establishing the athletics and activities programs. She 
also worked directly with the contractors for the new construction and 
the renovation of the school. Additionally, Gloria worked with the Ad 
Hoc Committee, the B. T. W. Alumni Association, and individual B. T. W. 
Class Organizations. She is currently principal of D.A. Dorsey 
Educational Center.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with the students, faculty, administration and 
alumni of Booker T. Washington High School, and everyone in our 
community, in honoring Gloria Frazier Evans. Thank you for all your 
service, and I wish you all the best in all your future endeavors.

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