[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 30 (Thursday, March 7, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO GWEN TOWNS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 7, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Gwen Towns attended college in her home 
State of North Carolina where she received a bachelor of science in 
early childhood education from North Carolina Agricultural and 
Technical State University. Later, she earned a master's degree in 
guidance and counseling from Brooklyn College, and obtained post master 
credits from Pace University.
  As an advocate for quality education for children and adults, she has 
taught in New York for several organizations, including the Women's 
House of Detention and the board of education. In addition, Mrs. Towns 
has served as a member of various national and local education 
committees.
  Mrs. Towns has been recognized on numerous occasions for her 
commitment and leadership on issues related to education and her 
efforts as a community activist. Also, she serves on the board of 
directors for the Brooklyn Children's Museum, St. Joseph's Home for 
Children, and president of the Interfaith Medical Auxiliary. She is a 
member of the NYC chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Conerned 
Women of Brooklyn, and an active member of Berean Missionary Baptist 
Church.
  Most importantly, she and Congressman Ed Towns are the proud parents 
of two children, Assemblyman Darryl Towns and Deidra Towns, and the 
grandparents of Kiara Towns and Jasmine Towns.

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