Wednesday, July 12, 2017 8:30 am - 10:00 am The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy

The Global Food Security Project presents: The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy: Progress, Setbacks, and Forward Momentum     Featuring opening remarks by: Former Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) President, The Lugar Center   Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) U.S. Senate Followed by a panel discussion with: Robert Bertram Chief Scientist, Bureau for Food Security, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)   Lona Stoll Deputy Vice President, Sector Operations, Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)   Bruce Cameron Director, Ag and Project Finance, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)   Moderated by: Kimberly Flowers Director, Global Food Security Project       Wednesday, July 12, 2017 8:30 am - 10:00 am   1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE CENTER CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 1616 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036   The historic passage of the U.S. Global Food Security Act in July 2016 demonstrated U.S. leadership and bipartisan support in Congress to address global hunger, poverty, and malnutrition. The act required the Feed the Future interagency group, comprised of eleven U.S. agencies, to submit the first ever U.S. Global Food Security Strategy to Congress last fall. Join us to hear updates from senior leadership on the strategy and to discuss contributions from Congress, the Trump Administration, and U.S. government agencies. What progress has been made since the legislation became law? How do we sustain momentum and keep policymakers engaged? What are the prospects for re-authorization next year?  What will the new Feed the Future portfolio look like in terms of countries, priorities, and programming?

July 9, 2017. Passing of Mr. Samuel H. Jordan. 1st Emergency Manager for the District of Columbia.

I recall meeting Mr. Jordan as a young disaster preparedness specialist with the U.S. Air Force, and during my civilian life as a business continuity operations manager with British Telecom and McDonnell Douglas Corporation.  

He always kept that busy demure, but took the time and opportunity to talk with everyone.  He was so involved with every event that took place in Washington, D.C., cared for the residents and community. 

Thanks for the leadership in having me continue on as our profession has evolved.   

Peace.  

Charles D. Sharp

Chief Executive Officer

Black Emergency Managers Association.

Washington, D.C. 

SAMUEL H. JORDAN  

"Sam" 

Peacefully became an angel in God's army on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Fairland Nursing Home in

Silver Spring, MD. Sam, as he was affectionately known, was born on October 31, 1932 in Petersburg, VA, son of the late Ollie Scott and Alonzo Jordan, Sr. Starting his career as an Advisor to DC's first elected Mayor, Walter Washington, Sam was a faithful and passionate public servant in the District Government for more than forty years. Appointed Director of the DC Office of Emergency Preparedness (now "HSEMA") by Mayors Marion Barry and Sharon Pratt Kelly, Sam chaired the Mayor's Special Events Task Force, a body of local, federal, transportation and public safety officials charged to ensure a comprehensive safety plan whenever a major event or protest was held in the nation's capital. 

He also held the distinction of being the District's Coordinator for the Presidential Inaugural Committee through seven administrations. In addition to his leadership as a public administrator, Sam dedicated himself to community uplift and worked tirelessly as an advocate for youth and those most in need. 

Sam is survived by his devoted wife, Jacquelyn; two sons, Reginald (Arlene) and Barry (Jeannette); two daughters, Terri (Anthinino) and Tracey; four grandchildren, Teirra, Julian, Kelli and Gabrielle; two great-grandsons, Julian, Jr. and Jace; and a host of other relatives and close friends. 

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 "W" Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020. Arrangements by J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME.

Funeral Home

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home
7474 Landover Road 
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 322-2300

Published in The Washington Post on July 9, 2017