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WASHINGTON AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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HARRISBURG,
May 21
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State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington
(D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) was awarded the
Doctor of Divinity honoris causa degree from
the Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Philadelphia on Sunday May 17.
Washington said of the honor, “It is with
great humility that I accept this honor. I
am honored that Lutheran Theological
Seminary has recognized my work in the
community by conferring this distinguished
degree upon me. I will always treasure this
degree.”
Rev. Dr. Philip D. W. Krey, President of the
University, praised Washington for her
outstanding work in the community and her
commitment as a public servant.
President Krey noted that Washington stands
out as an exceptional example because of her
character, integrity, dignity, and grace. He
said she embodies many of the qualities that
reflect the values and principles of the
school.
In honoring Washington, Krey stated:
"Senator Washington has said, 'I will go
where there is no path and I will leave a
trail for others to follow.' Truly this is
the case, and for that reason the board,
faculty and administration of The Lutheran
Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP)
have awarded Senator LeAnna Washington the
degree of Doctor of Divinity honoris causa,
acknowledging the extraordinary contribution
Senator Washington has made to the life of
the Northwest Philadelphia Community, the
City of Philadelphia, and the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
“The high caliber of her citizenship, the
integrity and character she has demonstrated
on living out her baptismal vocation, and
the esteem in which she is held by the
seminary as a public leader, speak to the
value she brings to our community.”
Washington, who was a high school drop-out,
later returned to school and completed her
high school education. She did not stop
there however, continuing on to receive her
Master’s degree from Lincoln University.
Washington served in the House of
Representatives for 12 years and has been a
member of the Senate of Pennsylvania since
2005.
Washington, who was surrounded by friends
and family on the special day said,
“Education has always been very important to
me and I encourage young people everywhere
to stay in school and pursue all of the
opportunities that are available.”
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