Background
Dorsett, Mary Alice was born on February 4, 1926 in Dade City, Florida, United States. Daughter of James Dorsett and Nannie Mae Johnson.
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Mary Alice Dorsett
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Student, Paine College, 1946. Diploma, National Trade & Professional School, 1950.
Career
Owner Dorsett's Tax Service, Tampa, Florida, since 1951, Dorsett's Bail Bonds, Tampa, 1952-1973, Dorsett's General Employment Agency, Tampa, 1955-1973.
Achievements
Membership
Founder Faith Mission, Tampa, 1962-1973. Charter member Community Health Clinic, Tampa, since 1977. Member Health and Education Association (founder), Tampa Urban League (award 1987), Council Negro Women, Grand Union Pallbearer Society.
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Married W. Ray Hill, January 29, 1962. Children: Dwayne Oswald Hill, Countess Charisse Clarke.
Education
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1946
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1950
Career
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1951
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1952 - 1973
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1955 - 1973
Awards
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Recipient award Carr's Corner magazine, 1959, Unsung Hero award TOBA, 1983, Trailblazer and Pioneer award Links, Sigma Delta kappa, 1986, 90, Ambassador of Goodwill award Johnson's Performing Arts, 1988, Woman of Firsts award, St. Petersburg Times newspaper, 1987, Woman on a Mission award Tampa Tribune newspaper, 1995, Drum Major plaque Doctor Martin Luther King Committee, 1998, plaque Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Recipient Outstanding Community Service, Hamitarian and Distinguished Selfless Leadership awards and plaques, various organizations, including Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 1998, 1991, 1994. Peace Baptist Church, 1988, Hillsborough Community Junior College, 1991, Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church, 1991, others. New North Tampa office of Hillsb orough County Tax Collector dedicated in honor, 2001. Numerous other recognitions and awards.Recipient award Carr's Corner magazine, 1959, Unsung Hero award TOBA, 1983, Trailblazer and Pioneer award Links, Sigma Delta kappa, 1986, 90, Ambassador of Goodwill award Johnson's Performing Arts, 1988, Woman of Firsts award, St. Petersburg Times newspaper, 1987, Woman on a Mission award Tampa Tribune newspaper, 1995, Drum Major plaque Doctor Martin Luther King Committee, 1998, plaque Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Recipient Outstanding Community Service, Hamitarian and Distinguished Selfless Leadership awards and plaques, various organizations, including Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 1998, 1991, 1994. Peace Baptist Church, 1988, Hillsborough Community Junior College, 1991, Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church, 1991, others.
New North Tampa office of Hillsb orough County Tax Collector dedicated in honor, 2001. Numerous other recognitions and awards.