GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
S	2
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 323
Corrected Copy 3/6/01

 
     Sponsors:	Senator Wellons.	
Referred to:	Rules and Operations of the Senate.	
March 5, 2001

     
A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF EVANDER SAMUEL SIMPSON, FORMER SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN JOHNSTON COUNTY.

Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson was born on October 25, 1914, near Roseboro in Sampson County to Evander and Mary Poe Simpson; and
Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson graduated from Roseboro High School and received a bachelors degree, masters degree, and advanced certification in education and school administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and
Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson was a teacher and principal; and
Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson successfully oversaw the public schools in Johnston County as Superintendent from 1951 to 1980, during which time a number of new schools were built, high schools were consolidated, and vocational and college preparatory classes were expanded; and
Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson served as secretary to the Committee on Education in the United States House of Representatives; and
Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson was an active member of his community, a strong participant in civic life, and a veteran of World War II; and
Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson died on April 27, 2000; and
Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson was a devoted husband of 54 years to his beloved wife, Ethel Butler Simpson, who died in 1994; a loving father to his son, Evander Samuel Simpson III; and an attentive grandfather; and
Whereas, Evander Samuel Simpson was admired and respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the life and memory of Evander Samuel Simpson and expresses its appreciation for his contributions to this State.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Evander Samuel Simpson for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Evander Samuel Simpson.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.