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Atlanta Celebrates the Legacy
of Outgoing Mayor Bill Campbell
Atlanta, GA - (December 30, 2001) -
Approximately one thousand friends and supporters of outgoing Atlanta
Mayor Bill Campbell joined a celebration last night at City Hall.
The event was co-hosted by the Atlanta Development Authority and the
National Black MBA Association – Atlanta Chapter.
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[From left:
Unidentified person, Mayor Bill Campbell,
Sharon Campbell and CJ Bland of Minority Professional Network (MPN).
Photo By: Tomi Johnson, WingcomLTD] |
Mayor
Campbell has rendered 20 years of public service to the City of Atlanta,
twelve as Councilperson and eight as Mayor. During his tenure, he is
widely credited with improved public housing and increased affordable
housing.
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Click Thumbnail to Enlarge [From left: Natasha Blackshear, CJ Bland, April Savoy.
Photo By: RM Lathon,
VIPatlanta.com] |
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Many at
the event praised the economic development and downtown revitalization
that occurred on Campbell’s watch. In the last eight years, the city
has benefited from new sports and family entertainment complexes,
operating the busiest airport in the world; and hosting the 1996 Summer
Olympic Games.
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[From left:
Kurk
Johnson, Mayor Bill Campbell, and CJ Bland.
Photo By: Tomi Johnson, WingcomLTD] |
Under
his leadership, the City of Atlanta successfully defended, in court, its
Affirmative Action Program and its litigation for safety features on
guns. He is an advocate for workplace diversity. In an effort to close
the digital divide, twelve Cyber Centers were opened in neighborhoods.
More than 7000 individuals, including seniors, have been trained in the
use of computers as of December 2001.
“Dr.
King taught us that everyone can be great,” said Campbell, “because every
one of us can serve. I will always continue in the future to provide
service to this great city.” Campbell praised many who served with
him during his two terms and those in the city who gave him constructive
criticism.
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[Thomas Dortch and Friends of Bill present Mayor Bill
Campbell with keys to a new Lexus, courtesy of Friends of Bill.
Photo By: Tomi Johnson, WingcomLTD] |
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CJ Bland, Minority Professional Network (MPN) Co-Founder and President
of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) – Atlanta Chapter,
provided opening remarks to the large audience.
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[From Left: CJ Bland, Nickol Langlois, Brad Walton. Photo By: RM
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Campbell
has been a member of the NBMBAA since 1997. As announced in
September, he was elected and has agreed to serve on the National Board of
Directors of the NBMBAA. Kevin Hanna, President of the Atlanta
Development Authority, also spoke at the gala event. Mayor
Campbell’s wife, Sharon, his children Billy and Christina, his mother and
other family members were also present and recognized at the event.
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Marketing and Senior Webzine Editor for Minority Professional Network,
LLC. Follow this link for
Thomas' Bio.
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