[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 117 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1472-E1473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO HARDING N. BOWMAN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, since arriving in New York City during the 
African-American Renaissance period of the 1930's, Harding N. Bowman, a 
native of Bowman, SC, has dedicated his life to uplifting and 
empowering his community.
  Most notably, in the 1950's, Mr. Bowman founded the Barbershop Owners 
Association while owning and operating three barbershops. In 1961, 
after moving to east New York, he was instrumental in organizing 
numerous community-based initiatives. Some of his key roles, to name a 
few, arising from such initiatives include: president, Council for a 
Better East New York; chairman, Community Redemption Foundation; 
treasurer, Citywide Council Against Poverty; director, United Negro and 
Puerto Rican Front; chairman, East New York Manpower; chairman, East 
New York Non-Profit Housing; executive director, East New York 
Community Corporation; and chairman, Jerome Street Block Association. 
In addition, for over 30 years, he has been an

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active participant in various New York City political organizations 
that have produced electoral success. While participating in these 
activities, Mr. Bowman has managed to earn certificates and degrees 
from Goddard College, Pratt Institute, Staten Island Community College, 
and the New York Training Institute.
  Married to Phyllis Bowman for 47 years, he is a father of seven, a 
grandfather, and a great grandfather. At age 75, Harding Bowman 
continues to help the community by staying active and admonishing 
elected officials ``not to forget where they came from.'' I am pleased 
to recognize his outstanding contributions and to introduce him to my 
colleagues.

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