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LEADERSHIP
James R. Handy
Chair
Nina Jackson
Vice Chair
Veronica M. Frazier
Secretary
The Honorable
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Lester Byrd

IN MEMORIAM
EL FRANCO LEE|1949 - 2016
SPSF VISIONARY
BOARD CHAIR, 1987 - 2011
"El Franco demonstrated through dedicated public service his advocacy for young people of all races...especially those whose only barrier to success was their socio-economic circumstance. His vision for the foundation has culminated in thousands of marginalized youth pursuing their dream of higher education. El Franco honored James and Alice Smothers by working diligently in leading the SPSF board with commitment and compassion. He is greatly missed and will never be forgotten."
James R. Handy
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