[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S5977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. OSSOFF. Madam President, I rise to celebrate and 
commemorate the 100th anniversary of Booker T. Washington High School, 
a historic institution in the heart of Atlanta, GA, that has fostered 
excellence in education and empowered generations of students over the 
last century.
  Established in September 1924 as the first public high school for 
African-American students in the State of Georgia, Booker T. Washington 
High School has played a crucial role in advancing educational 
opportunities for young men and women in our State.
  Throughout its 100 years, Booker T. Washington High School has 
produced a distinguished roster of alumni who have gone on to make 
profound contributions in fields ranging from civil rights and public 
service to arts, science, and business. Among its most notable 
graduates is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose leadership in the civil 
rights movement changed the course of our Nation's history.
  The school's commitment to academic rigor and social responsibility 
is reflected in its programs, which have inspired students to become 
lifelong learners and community leaders. Today, as we celebrate this 
milestone, we recognize the efforts of the faculty, staff, and 
administrators who have nurtured a rich legacy of scholarship and 
service.
  I join local leaders in celebrating Booker T. Washington High School 
for its 100 years of excellence and its unwavering commitment to 
educational equity and empowerment.

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