[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 117 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1491-E1492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. JEFFREY GARDERE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Jeffrey Gardere was born in Manhattan on 
May 3, 1956. Although his parents were from the island of Haiti, he was 
raised in Brooklyn and attended Brooklyn Tech High School. While 
working full-time, he managed to obtain his bachelor of arts degree 
from the University of Rochester and, at age 27, received his doctorate 
in philosophy and psychology from George Washington University.
  As a licensed clinician, Dr. Gardere rose from a staff psychologist 
for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to one of only two African-American 
chief psychologists. During his tenure, he was instrumental in 
designing the policy on psychological treatment for HIV-infected 
prisoners, participated in hostage negotiations at the Atlantic prison 
siege, and conducted witness protection relocation evaluations

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throughout the United States. A focal point in Dr. Gardere's career has 
been the founding of the Rainbow Psychological Services 5 years ago. 
This culturally sensitive psychological health care program provides 
services for children, adults, and families in Brooklyn and the 
tristate area.
  As a reorganized psychological expert on police brutality issues and 
posttraumatic stress disorder, Dr. Gardere has provided key evaluations 
and structural recommendations for a major lawsuit against the New 
Jersey State Department of Corrections. In addition, over the past few 
years, Dr. Gardere has taken his practice to the air waves, becoming a 
highly-sought-after media psychologist appearing on every major talk 
and news show on radio and television. Dr. Gardere is presently 
negotiating the publication of his book, ``How to Raise Your Child in 
an Urban Jungle'' with the St. Martens Press.
  Despite his grueling schedule, Dr. Gardere has maintained his 
involvement in local and humanitarian issues for children and families. 
His efforts, to name a few, include: hosting gala benefits for 
nonprofit groups in his home and private clubs; providing mental health 
consultations for the treatment of Haitian minors in Guantanamo Bay, 
Cuba; and consulting with ``KISS''--WRKS radio--initiatives on the 
mental health of African-Americans program.
  Complementing his life's work, Dr. Gardere, a married father with two 
children ages 2 and 3, is a musician, singer, pianist, alto-sax player 
who has performed with Mickey Bass, John Hicks, Louis Haynes, and 
Hilton Ruiz. Dr. Jeffrey Gardere has won the respect of his peers and 
serves as an example of the best in our community. I am pleased to 
introduce him to my House colleagues.

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