TITLE
Title
RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DORIAN LARMANDE JACKSON
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr.
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners pauses to honor and remember the life of Dorian Larmande Jackson, a beloved son, brother, student, leader, and promising young man whose life was tragically cut short on September 20, 2026, at the age of 21; and
WHEREAS, born on August 21, 2005, Dorian was a native of Greensboro, North Carolina, whose life, though brief, was marked by academic excellence, leadership, compassion, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, Dorian was a proud graduate of James B. Dudley High School and a senior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he distinguished himself as a Cheatham-White Scholar pursuing a degree in marketing with a concentration in sales through the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics, demonstrating the promise of a bright future and the determination to achieve his aspirations; and
WHEREAS, as the oldest of eight children, Dorian held a special place within his family, serving as a source of love, pride, and inspiration. His life reflected the importance of family bonds, the responsibility of leadership, and the profound impact one individual can have on those who look to them for guidance, encouragement, and support; and
WHEREAS, Dorian embraced opportunities to lead, learn, and serve through his involvement in the North Carolina A&T State University Honors College, the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the Student Government Association, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Program, leaving a legacy of scholarship, leadership, and engagement that reflected his commitment to personal growth and the advancement of others; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2026, while on a kayaking trip at Lake Norman, Dorian made the ul...
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