[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 26 (Thursday, February 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO LYNDA DIANNE CURTIS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 29, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, all of us are concerned about quality health 
care, and fortunately the citizens of New York City have Lynda Dianne 
Curtis working to provide them with top flight service. Lynda is a 
native New Yorker. She received her undergraduate degree from the State 
University of New York [SUNY] at Buffalo, and her masters degree in 
special education and learning disabilities from Fordham University.
  Ms. Curtis began her professional career at Sydenham Neighborhood 
Family Care Center [NFCC]. She has held numerous positions of 
responsibility, including her current position as executive director of 
the Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn. During her 
tenure the center has extended clinic hours, increased the number of 
patients attended to by physicians, and improved the physical plant 
facility.
  Lynda's hard work has often been recognized, including awards such as 
the Community Service Volunteers Award, the Renaissance Community 
Service Award, and the Black Agency's Founders' Award. Clearly, Lynda's 
record of service and delivery of health care is commendable. I am 
happy to introduce my House colleagues to Lynda Dianne Curtis.