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Status Of Women To Host Induction Ceremony
DR. SYLVIA MARION CARLEY
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Friday, (today), three local women will be inducted into the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women’s Hall of Fame. The event will take place at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The induction cere- mony pays tribute to women whose accomplishments have had a positive impact on the community.
The inductees are Dr. Sylvia Marion Carley, Mrs. Matilda Martinez Garcia, and Attorney Josephine Howard Stafford.
A Tampa native, Dr. Car- ley attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. After graduating from high school, she continued her education at Bethune-Cookman University, where she earned a B. A. de- gree. She continued her educa- tion at Clark Atlanta University, where she was pre- sented her Master’s Degree. She also obtained her Doctor- ate of Philosophy from the Uni- versity of Florida, as well as a certificate in Higher Education Management from Harvard University.
Dr. Carley has con- tributed much to her commu- nity through education. She retired from Hillsborough Community College after 30 years of service as an adminis- trator. During her career, she has served as college professor, Dean, Vice President of Educa- tion and Student Development and as the President of the Ybor Campus of Hillsborough Community College.
During her career as an ed- ucator, Dr. Carley saw the struggles, retention rate, and graduation rates of young African American and Latin males. She channeled her con- cerns to create an organization that would provide support for this segment of the population in the form of the “Black, Brown, and College Bound,” Foundation. Launched in 2006, the nationally recog- nized program focuses atten- tion and provides the tools needed for the young men to achieve their goals and further their education.
Dr. Carley has served on a number of boards, organiza-
MRS. MATILDA MARTINEZ GARCIA
ATTORNEY JOSEPHINE HOWARD STAFFORD
tions, and committees. Dr. Carley is member of the Na- tional Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., and the Hillsbor- ough County Chapter of the Bethune-Cookman University Alumni Association. She is also a life member of the National Council of Negro Women and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Carley is married to Henry Carley and they are the parents of 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Garcia is a Tampa native and the widow of Marcelino (Max) Garcia. The couple has 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She retired from the Social Security Ad- ministration at the age of 72, after 43 years of service.
During her career, Mrs. Garcia concentrated her ef- forts on improving the lives of individuals in housing, schools, civic groups, government, and the elderly. Having witnessed injustice first-hand, Mrs. Gar- cia worked tirelessly on behalf of the Hispanic population.
She is the recipient of many awards, honors, and commen- dations for her accomplish- ments. She has also served on several boards, committees, and organizations.
Attorney Stafford was a native of Jacksonville, Texas. After growing up in Fayet- teville, North Carolina, she earned her B. A. degree in 1941, from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. She con- tinued her education and earned her Bachelor of Laws degree in 1952, from the Uni- versity of North Carolina Law School, Chapel Hill.
Tampa Man Taking His Message Across The U. S. About Red Light Cameras
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
Benjamin Lee Tate, Sr.,
retired, U. S. Army after 22 years, is taking his message about the unconstitutionality of red light cameras across the country.
Tate, who has reached out to numerous news media out- lets said, “I’m tired of seeing citizens taken advantage of by these criminal camera compa- nies and being supported by corrupt politicians...”
In his travels around the country, Tate has gathered data to support his belief that citizens are not bound by the laws of red light cameras. Doing investigative work is part of his training. While in the military, he became very knowledgeable of the rights that the Constitution of the United States allows citizens, even did some investigations, he says.
As a matter of fact, Tate has gone to jail on more than one occasion, had his license suspended, lost his car and several thousand dollars in tools, and as he says, “most importantly, my camcorder in which had enormous amounts of on-site evidence of the fraudulent red light cameras.”
BENJAMIN TATE, SR. (Ret.) 22 years, U. S. Army
Having been licensed to carry a weapon, he lost that to the Tampa Police Dept. when he was stopped.
The idea that these cam- eras save lives is a deception, he says.
Because of his fight against red light cameras, Tate be- lieves he is being targeted by police and federal officials.
“For the past 18 months...I have investigated every red light camera intersection, both city and county, spending countless hours monitoring each of the intersections. These cameras are an absolute fraud,” he said.
Tate tells folks not to pay the tickets they get from red light cameras. “No one should pay these tickets.”
On the many times he has been arrested and taken to jail, Tate says he requests a trial by jury, but has been told he cannot get a jury trial with a red light camera case. On one occasion he says the case was dismissed.
“I have not committed any crime whatsoever. I simply re- fuse to pay into a scam.”
Tate has sent certified let- ters to President Barack Obama, members of the Florida Legislature, State At- torney Pam Bondi, Tampa Police Dept., Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Fed- eral Judge Paul T. Jeske, Judge Dick Greco, Jr.
Tate was sent a letter to appear in court on April 29, 2015, in front of Judge Jeske. He did not appear. “I have made it perfectly clear that under no circumstance will I adhere to any actions in reference to these fraudulent cameras.”
Earlier this week he had not been notified by the court. Anyone wishing to assist Tate, share information or get his full report, should text him
(813) 347-0557.
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