[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 TRIBUTE TO MS. MARIA DEL CARMEN REYES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 29, 1994

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the achievements of 
Ms. Maria del Carmen Reyes whose service to her community of North 
Brooklyn is invaluable. It is time that she, as one of the unsung 
heroes of the neighborhood, finally receive recognition.
  She is currently a senior administrator of Woodhull Medical and 
Mental Health Center serving as director of community and public 
affairs for the past 5 years. In this position, she is the hospital 
spokesperson and liaison to area elected officials and community 
organizations. Her extensive community service background gives her 
keen insight into the needs of the North Brooklyn area.
  She honed her administrative skills as the youngest program director 
of federally funded youth programs. She served 11 years in this 
capacity and was responsible for the management of over $5 million.
  Ms. Reyes was born on October 11, 1955, and is a life-long resident 
of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She is very proud of her Puerto Rican 
heritage and pursues interests in the study of natural medicine 
indigenous to the Caribbean and the maintenance of Puerto Rican oral 
tradition by the telling of folktales.
  Highly involved in her community as a volunteer, Ms. Reyes has served 
for over 10 years on Community Board No. 1 in various positions, 
including chairperson of the Youth Services and Social Services 
Committee. Other community activities have included membership on the 
Borinquen Senior Citizens Advisory Board, the National Association of 
Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, the Woodhull Advisory Board, 
the Eastern District YMCA Board of Managers, and most recently as 
chairperson of the 11th Congressional District Commission on Hispanic 
Affairs.
  I am proud to recognize the outstanding achievement, and the 
commitment shown by Ms. Maria del Carmen Reyes. I congratulate her for 
being a positive force in her community.

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