[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 87 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
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                   IN HONOR OF DAVID AND ESTHER SMITH

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 1996

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor David and Esther 
Smith, two of the most active, vibrant, and progressive activists ever 
to hit our neighborhoods and New York Democratic affairs. I am proud to 
announce that David and Esther Smith are being honored tonight at the 
annual dinner of the Chelsea Reform Democratic Club.
  For three decades David has been part of the cooperative movement. He 
has served as president of Penn South Co-op for more than 20 years. His 
services, however, goes beyond Penn South. He has reached out to help 
other cooperatives and has strengthened the entire U.S. cooperative 
movement through his incredible volunteer efforts. One of his most 
gratifying experiences was spearheading the successful campaign to keep 
Penn South a viable middle-income cooperative. From the age of 18, 
David has devoted his life to the promotion of human rights and to 
progressive causes.
  Meanwhile, Esther has been a force in Democratic politics. She served 
on the Democratic State Committee for more than 20 years, and was the 
chair of the reform caucus for 8 years. Presently Esther is a member of 
the Democratic National Committee. As a community activist, Esther 
served on Community Board No. 5 for 6 years on its housing and human 
services committee. All her life she has been a civil rights activist 
and a vocal and active proponent of the progressive principles of the 
Democratic Party. Esther is never afraid to speak out on issues she 
believes in, regardless of their popularity.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me today in honor of 
David and Esther Smith, who deserve great praise for their many years 
of service to the city of New York.

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