A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of ida ELIZABETH inman CAMERON, former teacher and civic leader.
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron was born on October 9, 1916, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Ernest Linwood Inman and Hettie Spearman Inman; and
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron graduated as valedictorian of her class at Redstone Academy in Robeson County and continued her education at Barber Scotia Junior College in Concord, North Carolina, and Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina; and
Whereas, after graduating from college, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron returned to Redstone Academy, where she taught science and home economics and coached basketball for nine years; and
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron later moved to Washington, D.C., where she attended graduate school at Howard University and met the love of her life, Dr. James F. Cameron; and
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron resumed her role as an educator in Washington, D.C., serving as a teacher, supervisor, and summer school principal until her retirement; and
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron was a well respected member of the Washington, D.C. community and was appointed by former Mayor Marion Barry, Jr. to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Resources and Budget in 1983 and 1987; and
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron was a member of numerous organizations, including Metropolitan Democratic Club; National Council of Negro Women; American Association of Retired Persons and Retired Teachers Association of Washington, D.C., Professional Coalition of Black Women; Smithsonian Association; Shaw Alumni Association; Redstone/Hayswood Alumni Association; Links; Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; and Golden Soros; and
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron was active in the Calvary Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., serving as president of the Calvary Episcopal Church Women, assistant chair of the Parish Council, and vice‑chair of the Pastor's Search Committee, and as member of the St. Martha's Guild, Calvary Seniors, and the Vestry Board; and
Whereas, in 1988, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron was recognized by the Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for 50 years of achievement, ability, and service, and was awarded the Master Teacher Award by the Washington, D.C., Junior Citizens Corps and the Outstanding Alumni Award by the Redstone Academy Alumni Association; and
Whereas, during her free time, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron enjoyed traveling and playing bridge; she visited 43 states and several countries and won several local and national bridge tournaments, and served as a member of the Washington Bridge Unit of the American Bridge Association; and
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron died on February 24, 2005, after a lifetime of distinguished service to her community; and
Whereas, Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron is survived by her daughter, Florence Enid Cameron Jones; two grandsons, Bryant Jones and James Jones; and five great‑grandchildren; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the life and memory of Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron, formerly of Lumberton, North Carolina, for her dedication and commitment to education and her community.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Ida Elizabeth Inman Cameron.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.