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OPENING REMARKS
- Ronald Braithwaite, Ph.D.
- Professor, Behavioral Sciences and Health Education
- and Chair, MLK Celebration Committee
INVOCATION
- Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Robert W. Woodruff Visiting Professor of Theology
TANZANIAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
- Ayanna Gregory, Soloist
- Daughter of Lillian and Dick Gregory
GREETINGS
- James Curran, M.D., M.P.H.
- Dean, Rollins School of Public Health
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- Thomas Robertson, Ph.D.
- Dean, Goizueta Business School
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
- Alicia Sierra, Associate Director of Admissions
- Goizueta Business School
THE MESSAGE
- The Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian
REFLECTIONS IN SONG
- Denita Murdock, Student
- Clark Atlanta University
PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS
- Special Recognition Awards
Special Recognition Awards are presented to individuals and/or organizations
that have made outstanding contributions in the areas of community
empowerment and/or economic development that positively impact citizens in
the greater metropolitan Atlanta area. These awardees have overcome barriers
to discrimination and have fostered the uplifting of disenfranchised
populations.
- Exemplary Service Awards
The Exemplary Service Awards are presented to recognize individuals and/or
agencies who have distinguished themselves as dedicated advocates for
community empowerment and/or economic development in the Atlanta metropolitan
area. These awards are presented to individuals and/or organizations that
have consistently demonstrated methods for enhancing the quality of life and
social, physical, and psychological well being for disenfranchised
populations. These awards recognize achievements in the following areas:
state government, corporate/community relations, religious/community affairs,
community empowerment, community development, media and job development.
- International Service Award
Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu, Robert W. Woodruff Visiting Professor, School of
Theology, Emory University
Archbishop Tutu gained international recognition as a theologian, orator, and
peacemaker. During the twenty-seven years of Nelson Mandela's imprisonment,
he served as the embodiment of hope for the oppressed people of South Africa.
He remains a determined and powerful voice of the voiceless wherever they may
be. His work has served to empower thousands of South Africans and he serves
as a positive role model for non-violent social change throughout the world.
Recently, he chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the South
African government.
Complete list of all award recipients.
CLOSING REMARKS
- Thomas S. Robertson, Ph.D., Dean
- Goizueta Business School
Everyone is invited to attend a catered Reception immediately following
the Awards Ceremony.
The Interactive Exhibits will be on display in the Student Commons Foyer
starting at 1pm and will remain on display throughout the Awards Ceremony.
Map to Goizueta Business School, 1300 Clifton Road
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- Campus Printing Company, Emory University
- Suburban Trophy Company
- Chef Anthony Catering
- Heavenly Ham
- Parking compliments of Emory University Parking Office
- Special thanks to the student governments of the Rollins School of Public
Health and the Goizueta Business School
SPECIAL THANKS
- Debbie Byrd, Program Booklet
- Betty Stevens, Administrative Support
- Scott Outman, Web Consultant
| RealAudio of the 1999 MLK Community Service Awards is now
available.
You will need to have the FREE Real media player installed on your computer.
 http://www.real.com/player/index.html
(Look on the page for a link to 'RealPlayer 8 Basic'.)
Contact RSPH Information Services for further assistance: 404-727-5536
help@sph.emory.edu
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