[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BOB JEFFRIES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 5, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of my good 
friend, Bob Jeffries.
  Born in Birmingham, AL, the grandson of slaves, in 1907, Bob learned 
to cook at an early age, using as he said, from food products grown on 
the farm. During his career, he worked as a musician, a chef in Harlem 
nightclubs, and in restaurants around the New York area.
  During the late 70's he cooked for a Member of Congress, and fed most 
of the Washington community. Now retired, and living at a Brooklyn 
Heights senior citizen residence operated by the Brooklyn Catholic 
Charities, Bob continues to cook for his many friends throughout the 
city. He is active and busy every day, visiting friends in need, 
continuing to enjoy the city and sharing his good humor and kindness 
with his large extended family.
  His 90th birthday was celebrated by 80 members of his ``family'' at 
the home of Rita and Allen Schwartz in Brooklyn Heights. Bob insisted 
on cooking for the family and we were all thankful the good food and 
fellowship.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to wish Mr. Bob 
Jeffries a warm and heartfelt 90th birthday.

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