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Unity Day Celebration "Around the World in a Day"
Region IV, Deputy Regional Administrator Karen Jackson Sims, participated with other federal partners on October 13 in the Unity Day Celebration "Around the World in a Day" in Atlanta. HUD Unity Day organizing committee from respective Atlanta Regional Office programs joined the federal community of agencies and over 250 federal employees at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center to share in an exciting and informative cultural diversity festivity. The event is a continuation of the 2009 Unity Celebration, Life in a Diverse World. "Unity Day brings together all the goodness of diversity and singularity of purpose that makes our nation and HUD so unique," said Sims. "Our federal partners are indeed our partners whose mission brings us together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve."
Karen Jackson Sims along with senior leaders from HUD, EPA, EEOC, GSA, HHS, ED, USDA-FN as well as the Peace Corps provided inspiring remarks while cultural dance and music was presented by local area talent consisting of a Mariachi band and modern and foreign youth dancers. Decorative display tables representative of the cultural diversity of the world and tasty food treats made the atmosphere both tasty and enjoyable. Additionally employees from each agency were highlighted in the published program for their achievements. HUD's own Sarah Scott, a Presidential Management Fellow was recognized for her achievements as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala and law graduate of the Georgia State College of Law with a focus on environmental law and planning. ###
Content Archived: January 17, 2014 |
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