[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E32]
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        A BEACON-OF-HOPE FOR ALL AMERICANS: DR. RUBIE M. MALONE

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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.
  Currently, the dean, director and chairperson of the SEEK program at 
CUNY's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Dr. Rubie Malone has 
tirelessly dedicated her life to making our society better. She is 
directly responsible for community enhancement efforts that impact 
education, social/human services, and health care.
  Dr. Malone's civic contributions began at an early age when she began 
working with high school seniors at Bethany Baptist Church. After 
transferring to the Church of the Evangel United Church of Christ, she 
continued working with youth and adult groups. In the Brooklyn Alumnae 
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she has served as 
president and second vice-president and coordinator of committees and 
projects including School America, voter registration, health fairs, 
book and college fairs, teen lift, social action and political 
awareness, and oratorical contests. She is a member of the Brooklyn 
Chapter of Links, Inc., where she serves as parliamentarian and is 
involved in various community projects. Dr. Malone is also a former 
president of jack and Jill of America.
  Dr. Rubie Malone, who is the eldest of twelve children, received a 
bachelor of science in mathematics from Clark College; a master's 
degree from CUNY's Hunter College; and a doctorate of philosophy in 
social services from Columbia University.
  Rubie Malone is a Beacon-of-Hope for central Brooklyn and for all 
Americans.

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