[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO M. STELLA POLANCO ROSARIO

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 1995

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, the contributions of Ms. Stella Polanco 
Rosario are vital and valuable. She has been directly responsible for 
dramatically improving the achievement results of Harlem's performance 
on the testing assessment placement [TAP] exam for adults. Ms. Rosario 
began her work in this area in 1982 when she became employed with the 
New York City Department of Employment. At the time, the Harlem center 
was ranked No. 9, but through Stella's diligent efforts, the center 
achieved No. 1 performance status in meeting the city's benchmark for 
client service and program initiatives.
  Among her other contributions, Ms. Rosario has been instrumental in 
developing interdisciplinary planning programs for economically and 
socially disadvantaged youth. For the past 7 years, Ms. Polanco Rosario 
has been an education representative in Con Edison's Brooklyn public 
affairs department.
  Always willing to assist in meeting community needs, Stella has 
served on boards of directors for a number of not-for-profit community 
organizations in Brooklyn. She has raised money, planned events, and 
done whatever was necessary to make a positive difference. I am pleased 
to acknowledge the contributions that she has made to enrich the lives 
of many in the Brooklyn community.

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