[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO QUEENIE MARY WOOTEN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Ms. Queenie Mary 
Wooten. Queenie hails from South Carolina. She was born to James and 
Estella Hunt Corley, and was part of a large, close family. Queenie 
attributes her success in life to her family, her late husband James 
Wooten, and her fiance, Dr. Raymond B. Croskey.
  Queenie was educated initially in South Carolina, but graduated from 
Girls High School in Brooklyn. She received her AAS degree from New 
York Community College, and her bachelor of science degree from Medgar 
Evers College.
  Ms. Wooten has served in a variety of professional capacities working 
with children in and outside of the public school system. She currently 
serves as an associate educational officer in Community School District 
19, and is a coordinator of facilities maintenance and temporary 
housing. Additionally, Queenie is assisting with developing short- and 
long-range plans for the zoning of School District 19.
  Queenie is involved in a number of educational, civic, religious, 
legislative, professional, and social activities. She is the founder of 
the Priscilla Wooten Educational Society. Additionally, she is a member 
of Community Planning Board 5, and is an active member of Grace Baptist 
Church, which is pastored by Rev. Jacob N. Underwood, Sr.
  A recipient of numerous awards for community involvement, I am 
pleased to recognize Ms. Queenie Mary Wooten.


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