[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 26 (Thursday, February 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E252]
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                        TRIBUTE TO LOIS McDANIEL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 29, 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 New York 
City Planning Commission.
  Prior to joining the department of city planning, Ms. McDaniel served 
as executive secretary to the president of the Bedford-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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