[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 23, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO NARCISA RUIZ

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 23, 1994

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Narcisa Ruiz, a dedicated 
community worker who serves the needs of elderly Hispanic residents in 
Brooklyn, NY. Narcisa is the executive director of the Diana H. Jones 
Senior Center which operates in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick and 
surrounding areas in Brooklyn. She is an advocate for programs that 
will enhance the quality of life for elderly citizens.
  Narcisa has served as the director of the Hispanic Outreach Program 
for the elderly for the past 8 years, a program geared specifically 
toward servicing the needs of Spanish speaking elderly.
  Narcisa, as the past director of the New York State legalization 
impact assistance grant in Williamsburg/Bushwick, assisted thousands of 
immigrants to prepare for the second stage of the immigration process 
to become a legal permanent resident. Clearly, she has provided 
critical services to a constituency that vitally needs her expertise.
  Her efforts have assisted in addressing the often unmet needs of 
Hispanic elderly. It is my pleasure and honor to recognize the 
contributions of Narcisa Ruiz on behalf of Brooklyn's seniors.

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