[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 195 (Friday, December 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SISTER RITA M. MEANEY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 1995

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to acknowledge 
Sister Rita Meaney, a native New Yorker. She belongs to the Sisters of 
Charity, and began her career as a child care worker at St. Agatha's 
Home for Children in Nanuet, NY. She rose quickly to become director of 
child care, and eventually its assistant administrator.
  Sister Rita attended the College of Mount St. Vincent, from which she 
received her undergraduate degree. She earned her master's degree in 
social work from Fordham University. Sister Rita is a certified social 
worker and licensed nursing home administrator.
  Sister Rita is committed to volunteerism, especially as it relates to 
providing for the needs of troubled families and children. She 
currently serves as executive director of St. Joseph Services for 
Children and Families. Under her guidance, St. Joseph has not only 
grown but thrived under Sister Rita's direction. The Service offers 
community-based programs in the prevention of child abuse and neglect; 
and encourages independent living skills among adolescents. St. Joseph 
also targets the special needs of foster care children with AIDS; and 
provides vital services such as health care, psychological counseling, 
and educational and vocational guidance. I am pleased to acknowledge 
her unique contributions and selfless service to humanity.

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