Legislation
Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard
- District
- 24
- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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301 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3919 | 301-858-3919
Toll-free in MD
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301 House Office Building
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301 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 301-858-3919
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301 House Office Building
- Contact
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carolyn.howard@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0239 (SB0271) | Election Law - Use of Campaign Funds for Meeting and Conference Expenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0401 | Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Minority Business Reporting Requirement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/31 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB1099 | Motor Vehicles - Aggressive Driving | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1228 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Town of Capitol Heights Public Works Modular Home | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1230 | Standardbred Racing - Purse Dedication Account - Operating Assistance to Rosecroft Raceway | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0001 /CH0317 (SB0185/CH0316) | Higher Education - Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grants for Child Care Providers - Hattie N. Harrison Memorial Scholarship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 317 |
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| HB0073 /CH0396 (SB0192) | Voters' Rights Protection Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 396 |
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| HB0122 | Task Force to Study the Impact of State and Local Taxes on Small Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0124 (SB0651/CH0374) | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Conviction of a Crime That Is No Longer a Crime | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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| HB0166 (SB0310) | Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0180 /CH0227 (SB0182) | Video Lottery Terminal Revenues - Purse Dedication Account - Standardbred Racetrack Operating Loss Assistance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 227 |
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| HB0185 (SB0667) | Real-Time Transparency Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0186 (SB0101) | Maryland Uniform Real Property Transfer-on-Death (TOD) Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0194 (SB0044/CH0320) | Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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| HB0216 /CH0409 (SB0200) | Environment - Personal Care Products Containing Synthetic Plastic Microbeads - Prohibition on Manufacturing or Sale | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409 |
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| HB0278 /CH0411 (SB0015) | Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 |
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| HB0298 /CH0413 | Education - Student Data Privacy Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413 |
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| HB0340 /CH0241 (SB0889) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Thurgood Marshall Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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| HB0385 (SB0040) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 12:30 p.m. |
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| HB0449 /CH0481 (SB0409/CH0480) | Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing - Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 481 |
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| HB0451 (SB0162) | Task Force to Study Regulation of Teletherapy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0452 /CH0421 (SB0497) | Commission to Review Maryland's Use of Assessments and Testing in Public Schools | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 421 |
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| HB0501 /CH0426 (SB0427) | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Crime - Notification Regarding DNA Profile | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 426 |
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| HB0503 (SB0078) | Rape Survivor Family Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0508 | Gas and Electricity - Analog Meters - Purchase and Installation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0516 (SB0009) | Gas and Electricity - Smart Meters - Customer Rights and Required Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0535 /CH0430 (SB0538) | Blind or Visually Impaired Children - Individualized Education Programs - Orientation and Mobility Instruction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430 |
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| HB0541 /CH0431 | Public Service Commission - Attachments to Utility Poles - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 431 |
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| HB0642 (SB0508/CH0180) | Children - Child Care Facilities, Public Schools, and Nonpublic Schools - Contractors and Subcontractors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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| HB0644 | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0672 /CH0176 (SB0496/CH0175) | Maryland College Education Export Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 176 |
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| HB0678 (SB0478) | General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Criminal Justice Policy Impact Statements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0686 | Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0714 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0721 (SB0568) | Real Estate Appraisers - Appraisal Agreement - Required Copies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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| HB0751 | Health - Food Allergy Awareness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0753 (SB0905/CH0486) | Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0788 (SB0669) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Orphans and Foster Care Recipients | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0792 | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Homeowners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0799 /CH0279 | Higher Education - Veterans and Dependents Nonresident Tuition - Compliance With Federal Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 279 |
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| HB0826 (SB0178/CH0018) | Estate Tax - Alternative Payment Schedule - Penalty Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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| HB0827 /CH0282 | Alcoholic Beverage Taxes - Wine Tax Revenue Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 282 |
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| HB0828 /CH0104 (SB0177) | Estate Tax - Filing of Tax Returns | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 104 |
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| HB0843 (SB0494) | Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program Tax Credit - Maximum Contributions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0844 /CH0106 | Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority - Small Business Surety Bond Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 106 |
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| HB0847 /CH0341 (SB0335/CH0340) | Community Colleges - Victims of Human Trafficking - Exemption From Out-of-County and Out-of-Region Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341 |
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| HB0850 (SB0448) | Congressional Districts - Standards and Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0947 /CH0467 (SB0251) | Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board - School Counselors - Certification Renewal Requirement (Lauryn's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 467 |
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| HB0953 (SB0372) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0966 | Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0970 (SB0689/CH0047) | Prince George's County - Transfer Tax - Deputy Sheriffs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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| HB0980 (SB0340) | Election Law - Voting Rights - Ex-Felons | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Became law per Maryland Constitution, Chapter 6 of 2016 |
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| HB0992 (SB0672) | Public and Nonpublic Schools - Student Diabetes Management Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0996 (SB0375) | Homestead Property Tax Credit - Application Requirement - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1018 | Election Law - Early Voting Centers and Polling Places - Waiting Times to Vote | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1047 | Enterprise Zone Income Tax Credit - Economically Disadvantaged Individuals - Qualified Ex-Felons | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1049 | Voter Registration Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1051 (SB0424) | Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1064 | Election Law - Audits of Election Results | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1080 /CH0116 (SB0576) | 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System - Multiple-Line Telephone Systems - Direct Dial (Kari's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 116 |
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| HB1081 | Education - Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1133 | Task Force to Study the Warrant Intercept Program for Maryland Income Tax Refunds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1137 (SB0699) | Primary Education - Prekindergarten Through Grade 2 State Assessments - Required Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1195 (SB0877) | Fair Foreclosure Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1233 (SB0763/CH0050) | Tax Amnesty Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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| HJ0002 (SJ0002) | United States Constitution - Democracy Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0405 (SB0374/CH0165) | Maryland False Claims Act | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the House of Delegates, 1994. Member of the House since 1988: first appointed and sworn in August 2, 1988; Member, 1988 through January 8, 1991; reappointed March 6 and sworn in March 7, 1991.
- Current Assignments
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- 2007- Deputy Speaker Pro Tem
- 1993- Ways and Means Committee
- 1995- Vice Chair’s Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2015 Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2015 Election Law Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2007- House Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations
- 2007- Legislative Policy Committee
- 1993- Joint Audit Committee
- 2007- Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds
- 1988- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc.
- 1991- Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past House Service
- Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2007, 2003, 2002; Speaker's Advisory Committee on Legislative Redistricting, 2001-2002; Deputy Majority Whip, 1995-1999; Chair, Transportation Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 1997-2014; Special Committee on Rail Mergers, 1997; Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development, 1996-1997; Special Committee on School Enrollment Management, 1996-1997; Chair, Housing and Social Issues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 1995-1996; House Co-Chair, Joint Task Force on Payment Schedule of Property Taxes, 1995; Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 1994; Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee, 1991-1992.
- Public Service
- Blue Ribbon Commission on Maryland Transportation Funding, 2010-; Executive Board, At Large, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2008-2009; Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2008, 2004, 2000, 1992, 1984; Task Force to Study Rent Stabilization for the Elderly in Prince George's County, 2007; Chair, Prince George's County Delegation, County Affairs Committee, 2003-2006; Education Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-; Economic Development, Transportation and Cultural Affairs Committee, Southern Legislative Conference, 2005-; First Vice President, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2003-2004; Virginia-Maryland-District of Columbia Joint Legislative Commission on Interstate Transportation, 2000-2003; Second Vice President, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2001-2002; Commission on Education Finance, Equity, and Excellence, 1999-2002; Treasurer, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2000-2001; Redistricting Committee, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2000-; Transit Policy Panel, 2000; Chair, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 1998-2000; Maryland Comprehensive Transit Plan Transit Advisory Panel, 1998-1999; Second Vice Chair, Women Legislators of Maryland, 1996-1997; Joint Legislative Workgroup on Community College Financing, 1994-1995; Local Health Services Funding Review Committee, 1993; Professional Standards and Teacher Education Advisory Board, State Board of Education, 1986-1987; Director, District 3, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Special Assistant to the President.
- Memberships
- Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-; Chair, House Democratic Caucus, 1999-; President, Local Chapter, National Alumni Association, Florida A & M University, 1988-1993; Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee, 1982-1988; Treasurer, National Alumni Association, Florida A & M University, 1986-; National and Maryland State Associations of Elementary School Principals; Association of School-Based Administrators; National Education Association; Maryland State Teachers Association; Delta Sigma Sorority; Life Member, National Council of Negro Women; Life Member, Business and Professional Women's Club.
- Awards
- Outstanding Leadership Award, Prince George's County Educators' Association, 2004; Maryland's Top 100 Women, Daily Record, 2003; Counselors Advocate Award, Maryland Association for Counseling and Development, 1988; Distinguished Alumna, National Association for Equal Opportunity, 1988, 1983; Outstanding Service in Local Community, Outstanding Service, Northeast Region, Alumni Association, Florida A & M University, 1985-1987; Outstanding Service in Politics, Prince George's County Educators Association, 1983.
- Biographical Information
- Born, DeLand, Florida, December 20; Attended Florida A & M University, B.S., Home Economics and Education; Bowie State College, M.Ed.; Honorary Doctorate, Sojourner-Douglass College, 2004; Supervisor, Title 1 Program/ State Compensatory Education, Prince George's County Public Schools, 1988-2000 [Title 1 Program is designed to improve teaching of and learning by children in "high poverty" schools.]; Director, Department of Federal Programs, Prince George's County Public Schools, 2000-; Retired Elementary School Principal and School Director; Married, Three children.
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