Title: James "Jimmy" W. Anders, Jr.

Summary: Recognizing James "Jimmy" W. Anders, Jr., for his dedication as a coach, teacher, and mentor, etc.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, James  Jimmy  W. Anders, Jr., was a product of the public school system, graduating from Stanton Senior High School in Jacksonville in 1941, and WHEREAS, James  Jimmy  W. Anders, Jr., attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University on a football scholarship, majoring in physical education and earning both his bachelor s and master s degrees, and WHEREAS, James  Jimmy  W. Anders, Jr., married his beloved wife, Barbara, and, together, they raised two wonderful children, Wynton Anders and Janis Anders Lindsay, and WHEREAS, James  Jimmy  W. Anders, Jr., began his teaching career in Bartow, where he coached football, and, after moving to Miami, he coached both football and basketball at Mays Junior-Senior High School, and WHEREAS, James  Jimmy  W. Anders, Jr., not only developed scores of athletes, but took pride in mentoring his students by facilitating college admission and scholarship opportunities for numerous student athletes, and WHEREAS, James  Jimmy  W. Anders, Jr., became a guidance counselor at Charles R. Drew Middle School, Miami Central High School, and Miami Douglas MacArthur Senior High School North, and, in 1988, after more than years in the education field, he retired, and WHEREAS, James  Jimmy  W. Anders, Jr., is a life member of the Florida A & MUniversity Alumni Association, a 65-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and a member of The Church of the Open Door, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: That the Florida Senate recognizes James  Jimmy  W. Anders, Jr., for his dedication as a coach, teacher, and mentor.