[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 13 (Wednesday, February 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO YVONNE MARIE TAYLOR

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the untimely 
death of Yvonne Marie Taylor, who passed from this life much too 
quickly. She was the late wife of LeBaron Taylor.
  Yvonne Taylor was born May 1, 1943 in Detroit, MI to her loving 
parents, Charles and Eldora Ridley. She was reared in a strong 
Christian environment and her faith guided her every action. A graduate 
of Northwestern High School in Detroit, she subsequently attended 
Central State University.
  After returning to her native Detroit, she met and married LeBaron 
Taylor. During their 29-year marriage she was a faithful and loyal 
spouse. Yvonne was the consummate mother, unceasingly dedicated to her 
two children, Eric and Tiffani.
  Talent and a commitment to hard work were the hallmark of Yvonne who 
worked as the administrative director of the Black Entertainment and 
Sports Lawyers Association. Her community and civic affiliations 
included membership in the South Jersey Chapter of Links, Inc., and For 
Women Only.
  A member of Bethel AME Church in Moorestown, NJ, Yvonne Taylor 
maintained strength and faith even during her most trying days. May the 
memory of her bright spirit sustain her family and friends.

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