Item:
Title
Resolution - Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. John Harding Lucas, Sr.
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: June 9, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to issue a resolution honoring the life of Dr. John Harding Lucas Sr who made his transition on March 31, 2025, at the remarkable age of 104. Dr. Lucas, a longtime principal of historic Hillside High School, was indeed a pioneering educator, mentor, and lifelong advocate for excellence in education and athletics and went on the make his mark in helping to bring down walls of segregation among professional educational associations. Dr. Lucas dedicated his life to shaping generations of students and breaking down racial barriers in leadership across North Carolina and beyond.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Regional Leadership
Resource Persons: Nida Allam, Chair, Durham County Board of Commissioners
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve this resolution honoring the tremendous life and legacy of Dr. John Harding Lucas Sr. and extend heartfelt condolences to the entire local family.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________