Record of Service to the Nation and the Community
Community-Based Service
Service on Government-Related Organizations
Education
Recognition
- Infantry platoon leader, Infantry company commander, Infantry battalion
executive officer, and Infantry Brigade logistics officer - Intelligence analyst for Africa and the Middle East
- United States Central Command Bilateral Plans officer
- Trip coordinator for Commander, United States Central Command
- United States Central Command Politico-Military Affairs officer
- Coalition Forces Land Component Command Future Plans Officer (Camp
Doha, Kuwait – Operation Enduring Freedom)
Community-Based Service
- Computer skills sharer for children and senior citizens in low-income, urban
communities - Cheerleader for minority high school students with strong reading/math
skills and their parent(s)
Service on Government-Related Organizations
- Member and vice-chair, School Board of Hillsborough County Citizens
Advisory Committee - Community member, School District of Hillsborough County Task Force
Eliminating Achievement Gap - Former member, Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of County
Commissioners, Hillsborough County - Former member, Citizens Advisory Committee, Children’s Board of
Hillsborough County - Former member, Communities In Schools Committee, Hillsborough
Education Foundation
Education
- University of Notre Dame, BA Government, BA Modern Languages – French
- Naval Postgraduate School, MA National Security Affairs
- Armed Forces Staff College
- Army Management Staff College
Recognition
- 2002 Champion of Public Education, Hillsborough Education Foundation
- 2002 Favorite Sons and Daughters Award, Hillsborough County Board of
County Commissioners - 2005 Adult School Volunteer of the Year, Florida Department of Education
- 2006 20th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Exemplar, Black Alumni of
Notre Dame - 2007 Tribute to The MIMS Institute, Florida House of Representatives,
District 59 - 2008 Points of Light Award, Black Heritage Committee, City of Tampa
Florida House of Representatives District 59
A Tribute to the MIMS Institute
WHEREAS, the MIMS Institute offers motivation and
preparation to minority male students in the Tampa
area in their pursuit of academic success, including
offering fellowship among students and parents and
helping parents learn about financial aid
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the MIMS Institute provides guidance to
students participating in the program based on
individual student academic records, provides
opportunities for students to explore the nation's top
universities, encourages students to enroll in multiple
advanced placement classes, provides creative
community service programs, and celebrates student
milestones, including induction in the National Honor
Society; and
WHEREAS, the MIMS Institute helps motivate high
school students to continue their education at
America's top universities and, through its nurturing
environment and positive impact on the residents of
Tampa and the surrounding areas, is a shining
example of what commitment and service are
capable of achieving. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESPECTFULLY PROCLAIMED that the MIMS
Institute is commended for its contributions to the
Tampa area and as an outstanding educational
assistance program.
Betty Reed
Representative, District 59
May 17, 2007
A Tribute to the MIMS Institute
WHEREAS, the MIMS Institute offers motivation and
preparation to minority male students in the Tampa
area in their pursuit of academic success, including
offering fellowship among students and parents and
helping parents learn about financial aid
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the MIMS Institute provides guidance to
students participating in the program based on
individual student academic records, provides
opportunities for students to explore the nation's top
universities, encourages students to enroll in multiple
advanced placement classes, provides creative
community service programs, and celebrates student
milestones, including induction in the National Honor
Society; and
WHEREAS, the MIMS Institute helps motivate high
school students to continue their education at
America's top universities and, through its nurturing
environment and positive impact on the residents of
Tampa and the surrounding areas, is a shining
example of what commitment and service are
capable of achieving. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESPECTFULLY PROCLAIMED that the MIMS
Institute is commended for its contributions to the
Tampa area and as an outstanding educational
assistance program.
Betty Reed
Representative, District 59
May 17, 2007
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