[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     TRIBUTE TO PEARL LUCILLE JONES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 23, 1994

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to salute Pearl Jones, a native 
of Brooklyn, for her extraordinary efforts as an educator in the public 
school system.
  Ms. Jones obtained a bachelor of science degree and masters of 
science in elementary education at Brooklyn College. She then received 
a Certificate of Supervision and Administration at Hunter College. 
Subsequently she studied at Sophia University in Japan and the 
University of Legon in Ghana. After spending several years studying, 
Pearl became a teacher and childhood coordinator at P.S. 304. She was 
then appointed to the position of assistant principal twice, serving at 
P.S. 262 and P.S. 243. Ms. Jones later became the principal of P.S. 185 
in 1979 where she is currently serving.
  Pearl dedicates a great deal of her time to organizations that 
provide students with college scholarships. She presently serves on the 
board of the Association of Black Educators and the Girls' High Alumnae 
Association. Pearl is also a member of the Women's Caucus for 
Congressman Edolphus ``Ed'' Towns, the New York Urban League, and 
Bethany Baptist Church.
  Ms. Jones has spent over 30 years proving her philosophy that ``all 
children can learn.'' It is my pleasure to salute Ms. Jones on her 
successful efforts as an educator.

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