[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 26 (Thursday, February 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E253]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ROSA LIVERPOOL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 29, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, the Borough of Brooklyn is fortunate to have 
Rosa Liverpool as a citizen. Rosa has been an achiever in spite of 
adversity. She was the first African-American graduate from the Slovak 
Girls Academy, and subsequently earned her undergraduate degree from 
Mercy College, and her master's degree in counseling from Manhattan 
College.
  After receiving her degrees, Rosa began working for the city of New 
York. She has particular expertise in early identification and 
reporting of abuse and neglect of children. In 1979 Rosa began working 
with patients and their families who were addicted to opiates. 
Presently, Ms. Liverpool is the district guidance counselor for 
community school district 19. She is also the child abuse and neglect 
liaison as well as the suicide prevention specialist for district 19. 
Rosa has been actively involved in the east New York community of 
Brooklyn.
  Ms. Liverpool chairs the education committee for the Rosetta Gaston 
Foundation, and is also a member of community board No. 5. She has 
worked with local storeowners to provide donations for block 
activities, and coordinated job fairs for east New York residents. Rosa 
leads by her example, and is destined to leave a lasting legacy.

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