[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DeCOSTA HEADLEY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 29, 1994

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I bring to the 
attention of my esteemed colleagues the distinguished community service 
record of Mr. DeCosta Headley. Mr. Headley received his B.A. degree 
from Shaw University. He was raised in the east New York section of 
Brooklyn, where he now resides.
  Mr. Headley is the founder of the Rosetta Gaston United Democratic 
Club. He is the first vice chairman of the Kings County Democratic 
Party and the male district leader for the 40th assembly district.
  As first vice chairman and district leader, Mr. Headley has been 
involved in many successful election campaigns, supporting candidates 
at the municipal, State, and national level. Through the Rosetta Gaston 
United Democratic Club, Mr. Headley has raised funds for youth 
scholarships. He also has assisted members of his community by finding 
employment opportunities for them. For the elderly and disabled, Mr. 
Headley helps to provide daily meal services, health care, and 
transportation services.
  DeCosta Headley has been honored with numerous awards throughout his 
lifetime of community service. Among them are: the Manhattan Jaycee's 
Award for Distinguished Service, College of Human Services Award, the 
Mayor's Award for Community Services, Social Action Institute Citation 
in Recognition of Public Service, Brooklyn Borough President's 
Proclamation, Congressman Towns Men's Caucus Award, the Pace University 
Community Leadership Award, and a citation from the Martin Luther King, 
Jr. Foundation.
  These awards are a testament to DeCosta's commitment to public 
service. His efforts in the areas of education, social justice, and 
economic improvement have changed the lives of many people for the 
better in Brooklyn. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. 
DeCosta Headley for his outstanding record effecting positive social 
change.

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