April 12, 2017

For Immediate Release

Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Salutes Bowie State University for Honoring Delegate James Proctor with Building Dedication

University to Name Center for Learning and Technology After Late Longtime Legislator and Alumnus

Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net

Upper Marlboro, MD – Today at 12PM, Bowie State University will honor the late Delegate James (Jim) E. Proctor Jr. (D-District 27A), a longtime advocate for the historically black university, by dedicating its Center for Learning and Technology in his name.  Jim and his wife, Delegate Elizabeth G. (Susie) Proctor (D-District 27A), are both proud Bowie State alumni.  Councilman Mel Franklin, who plans to attend today’s dedication ceremony, released the following statement:

“Delegate Jim Proctor’s legacy has left an indelible mark on so many facets of life in Prince George’s County and Maryland.  He and Susie have a long history of advancing the issues and interests of their alma mater, Bowie State University, and public education at all levels.  As a former principal, he understood the vital importance of investing in the minds of our most important assets, our young people.  Jim was a friend and mentor and never stopped being an educator to all of those who were privileged to know him.  It is a fitting tribute and a tremendous honor for Bowie State to dedicate its Center for Learning and Technology in his memory.”

Today’s dedication ceremony will be held today at 12PM at Bowie State University, Center for Learning & Technology (Lawn), 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715.

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For more information: https://www.bowiestate.edu/division-of-institutional-adva/giving-to-bowie/james-e-proctor-building/