[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 40 (Tuesday, April 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E586-E587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY C. ROWE

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention 
Dorothy C. Rowe of

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Paterson, NJ, an educator who strives for and encourages excellence.
  A native of Wilmington, DE, Dorothy moved to Paterson more than 20 
years ago, and has since become a prominent resident of the community. 
Upon settling in Paterson, Dorothy soon became affiliated with the 
Calvary Baptist Church, where her husband-to-be, the Reverend Dr. 
Albert P. Rowe, is the pastor. As a member of the congregation, she 
became involved in numerous church programs and activities including 
developing the church's day care program, organizing the Golden Keys 
and Women Fellowship, and organizing the Dorcas Missionary Society.
  In addition to her organizing church activities, Dorothy also serves 
the church as director of the board of Christian Education, director of 
the Vacation Bible School, director and writer for the Calvary Players, 
program chairman of the Calvary Building Council for Church 
Construction, and chairman of the Calvary Stewardship Program for 
Family Life Center.
  Aside from her church activities, Dorothy is also involved with the 
community through her work as principal of Paterson's School No. 26 
where she has served since 1985. Formerly, she has served as principal 
of the Dale Avenue School, vice-principal of School No. 10, and teacher 
of history at Kennedy High School, all of the city of Paterson.
  Dorothy has always prioritized education. From her own in the public 
schools of Wilmington, to her undergraduate work in history at Howard 
University, where she received her bachelor of arts degree, and 
ultimately her work as a graduate student in social studies at 
Montclair State College, where she received her master of arts degree. 
She exemplifies the importance of education. Dorothy is also a member 
of numerous professional educational organizations, most notably the 
National Education Association, the Paterson Principals Association, 
and the National Council of Social Studies.
  Her membership in organizations also extends to many civic groups, 
the most noteworthy of which are the YWCA, where she was a former board 
member, and the NAACP, where she serves as an elected member of the 
board of directors and chairperson of the program committee for the 
Paterson branch. Dorothy is also a volunteer at Barnert Hospital.
  She has been recognized for her outstanding work and achievements by 
being bestowed upon with numerous awards and citations including the 
Calvary Baptist Christian Education Award, the Paterson Arts Council's 
Salute to Black Women Award, the NAACP Youth Citation, and the NAACP 
Outstanding Teacher Award.
  Dorothy is happily married to the Reverend Dr. Albert P. Rowe, pastor 
of Calvary Baptist Church
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Dorothy's 
husband, Reverend Rowe, their family and friends, Calvary Baptist 
Church, and the city of Paterson, in recognizing the outstanding and 
invaluable service to the community of Dorothy C. Rowe.

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