[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E23]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             BEACON-OF-HOPE FOR ALL AMERICANS: EVY PAPILLON

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 1997

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, with the 1996 election behind us, this Nation 
has completed another cycle for the ongoing democratic process which 
makes America great. The electoral process and the public officials 
selected through this process are invaluable assets in our quest to 
promote the general welfare and to guarantee the right to life, 
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is important, however, Mr. 
Speaker, that we also give due recognition to the equally valuable 
contribution of nonelected leaders throughout our Nation. The fabric of 
our society is generally enhanced and enriched by the hard work done 
year after year by ordinary volunteer citizens. Especially in our 
inner-city communities which suffer from long public policy neglect, 
local grassroots leaders provide invaluable service. These are men and 
women who engage in activities which generate hope. I salute all such 
heroes and heroines as BEACONS-OF-HOPE.
  Evy Papillon is one of these BEACONS-OF-HOPE residing in the Central 
Brooklyn community of New York City and New York State. Throughout the 
years, Evy Papillon has worked diligently in positions that she found 
to be beneficial to the community. She is directly responsible for 
community enhancement efforts that impact the social-human services and 
health care. Every Saturday, Ms. Papillon devotes her time toward 
feeding the homeless at her own expense. A member of Foyer Chretien 
since 1993, she assists Haitians and Haitian-Americans with problems 
regarding illiteracy and financial challenges. She also helps 
individuals obtain visas, gain residency, and encourages them to 
fulfill civic responsibilities.
  Recognizing the importance of early detection of breast cancer, Evy 
Papillon brought the annual Community Health Fair to her church, St. 
Catherine's of Genoa in Brooklyn. Her socially conscious political work 
has brought her talents to a number of important organizations. She is 
one of the founding members of two organizations: Caribbean Women's 
Health Association and Community Action Project [CAP]. Ms. Papillon's 
community focus continues in her work with the Community Affairs 
Department of the New York City Police 67th Precinct. She is also an 
enthusiastic member of 100 Women for Major Owens; second vice president 
of the Martin Luther King Commission; member and past membership chair 
of the Brooklyn Women's Political Caucus, and a liaison for the 
Democratic Party for Haitian-American Democrats in Brooklyn.
  Among the many awards and commendations received by Evy Papillon are: 
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center Family Care Program Award; New York City 
State Employees Federated Appeal Recognition Award; Director's Award, 
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center; and the Central Brooklyn Martin Luther 
King Commission Award.
  Evy Papillon emigrated to the United States from Jeremie, Haiti in 
1959. She is a graduate of St. Joseph's College LaChine at the 
University of Montreal where she received a bachelor of arts degree in 
nursing and attended St. Joseph's College in New York where she 
received a bachelor of arts in 1983, and a master of arts in 1986 in 
health administration.
  Evy Papillon is a BEACONS-OF-HOPE for Central Brooklyn and for all 
Americans.

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