[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 11, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA PERRY RAY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 1994

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the achievements of 
Mrs. Cynthia Perry Ray of Brooklyn, NY. Mrs. Ray is a native of 
Pennsylvania, and moved to Brooklyn in 1968 after marrying her late 
husband, Dr. Sandy F. Ray, the former pastor of Cornerstone Baptist 
Church.
  Mrs. Ray is a missionary for the Lord. She is involved in numerous 
activities that promote and support the spiritual elevation of people 
within her immediate community and the world. Her endeavors include 
Christian fellowship and leadership among youth and adults. 
Additionally, she is an adept religious educator. Mrs. Ray has held 
numerous executive officer positions in a variety of organizations, 
including the Woman's Convention, the National Baptist Convention, and 
U.S.A., Inc.
  Her community work has been done on behalf of the American Bible 
Society, Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service, the National Council of 
Negro Women, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
  Cynthia is a graduate of Clark-Atlanta University, and has performed 
graduate work at Temple University and NYU. I am pleased to highlight 
her efforts to spread the word and to serve as a shining example of 
humanitarian service.

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