[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO RICHARD OLIVER WARD

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Richard Oliver Ward for his 
vast contributions to the community. Richard was born in Kingston, 
Jamaica, on February 24 to Evaney and Joseph. His family consists of 
five sisters and three brothers. When Richard was 12 years old, the 
family moved to Brooklyn, NY.
  Richard is a product of the New York City public school system. After 
arriving in Brooklyn, he attended P.S. 94 and later graduated from 
Charles E. Hughes High School. After high school, Richard enrolled in 
the Cooking Food of Marathon School.
  But Richard's first love was always music. He started by playing 
drums in the church choir, but soon put them aside and began spinning 
records as a disc jockey. Richard worked at clubs throughout Brooklyn, 
singlehandedly moving his equipment from engagement to engagement. Word 
quickly spread that this young man from Jamaica possessed an unusual 
talent for spinning records. From salsa to calypso to the electric 
slide Richie Rich mixed it all effortlessly.
  Richard has been employed since 1983 with the Police Athletic League 
[PAL]. He enjoys all sports and is an amateur body builder. He 
especially loves working with children.
  Richard resides in the East Flatbush edition of Brooklyn and is the 
proud father of two children; Amanda, who is 12 years old, and Richard, 
Jr., who is 1 year old.


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