Proclamation to Texas slaves on June 19, 1865. Jackson's presentation will chronicle the achievements of a group of freed slaves who eventually settled in the Prairie
View area and the impact they had on Texas history.The event includes an optional, catered barbecue lunch at a cost of $7 per person. Payment is due June 14. To make payment, contact: Beverly Anthony,
environmental services supervisor, at Ext 8252; Denise Bass, dental dispensing technician I in periodontics, at Ext 8924; Lillie Coleman,
dental dispensing technician in restorative sciences, at Ext 8150; Priscilla Gillaspie, animal technician in the animal resource unit, at Ext 8149; or Jannet Marshall,
research assistant I in oral and maxillofacial surgery/pharmacology, at Ext 8312. Participants may attend without ordering the barbecue lunch, and they may bring their own lunches if preferred. For more information
about the presentation, contact Dr. Claude Williams, associate professor and director of community outreach services in communications and development at Ext 8219. Juneteenth speaker has multidimensional biography Frank D. Jackson, mayor of Prairie View, Texas,
has a distinguished record of public service and higher education administration. He is the guest speaker at Baylor College of Dentistry's annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 18. See "College hosts Juneteenth
Celebration" for details.Born and raised in Luling, Texas, Jackson graduated from Luling High School in 1969. He entered Prairie View A&M College (now University) on a four-year scholarship as a naval science
student. Jackson majored in geography and graduated in 1973 with a bachelor's degree. Upon graduation, Jackson was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy. During eight years of active duty, he served aboard the
USS Long Beach CG (N)9, the USS Coral Sean CV43 and the USS Inchon LPH 12. Jackson ended his active duty service in 1982 at Prairie View A&M as assistant professor of naval science – navigation and shiphandling. He
accepted a commission in the U.S. Naval Reserves and was promoted to captain in 1995. Jackson began his employment with Prairie View A&M in 1982 as associate counselor for admissions. He also has served as
director of the Memorial Student Center, assistant director of university centers, director of auxiliary services, and director of student initiatives and development. Jackson now serves as special assistant to the
president for governmental affairs. Jackson also is active in his community. In May, he was elected mayor after serving on the Prairie View city council for 12 years and as county commissioner of Waller County for
eight years. He also is president and fire chief of the Prairie View Volunteer Fire Fighting Association Inc. Past master of Lone Star Lodge in Hempstead, Texas, he is now grand historian for the Most Worshipful Prince
Hall Grand Lodge of Texas. He and his wife, Marian, have four children and one grandson.
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