[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E243-E244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LOIS MCDANIEL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Lois McDaniel is a native of Batesburg, SC 
and embodies the philosophy that hard work pays big dividends. Lois 
attended South Carolina State College and Pace University's evening 
program. She currently serves as the calendar information officer for 
the Department of City Planning and secretary to the New York City 
Planning Commission for land use and zoning matters. In her capacity 
she conducts televised public hearings at city hall for the N.Y.C. 
Planning Commission.
  Prior to joining the Department of City Planning, Ms. McDaniel served 
as executive secretary to the president of the Bedford- 

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Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. A homeowner in east New York since 1969, 
Lois has been involved in numerous civic activities within the 
Community Board 5 area. Her efforts have supported senior citizens, 
block associations, the Democratic Club of East New York and Union 
1180.
  Ms. McDaniel is actively involved in food drives for City Harvest's 
food distribution program for the homeless, and is also involved in 
numerous other charitable efforts. I am proud to acknowledge her 
efforts to serve the people of Brooklyn.

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