Tennessee Human Rights Commission Honors Councilwoman Carol Berz

  • Thursday, September 11, 2014
Carol Berz
Carol Berz

The Tennessee Human Rights Commission will present Chattanooga City Councilwoman Carol Berz with the Jocelyn D. Wurzburg Civil Rights Legacy award.

Ms. Berz is the chief executive director of Private Dispute Resolution Services, LLC and the Vice-Chair of the City Council. The Jocelyn D. Wurzburg Civil Rights Legacy award is presented to an individual who have been life-long advocates of human rights, which includes a commitment to the elimination of discrimination, an equitable community, and leadership in resolving human rights issues. 

The award will be presented during the Commission Board Meeting on Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. CDT at the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower by the Commission’s Chair, Stacey Garrett. 

“It is our pleasure to honor Councilwoman Carol Berz for being the epitome of what the Jocelyn D. Wurzburg Civil Rights Legacy award represents. She has lived her life toward a purpose of garnering access, diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion,” said Executive Director Beverly Watts.

Inquiries can be made to Erica.Kesse@tn.gov or by calling Erica Kesse at 800 251-3589.

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