[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 56 (Monday, May 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR HENRY A. SKINNER

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 1997

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Prof. Henry 
A. Skinner, for his dedication to education and his service to the 
community of the South Bronx.
  Skinner is a 1969 graduate of Bronx Community College. He obtained a 
bachelor's degree in education from the City College of the City 
University of New York, and a master's degree from Columbia University.
  Professor Skinner has been teaching physical education during the 
past 25 years at his alma mater, Bronx Community College, in the 
Department of Health, Physical Education and Wellness.
  Prior to his teaching position, Mr. Skinner worked for the New York 
City Department of Parks and Recreation, first as a supervisor, and 
later as the Bronx County Coordinator of Life Guard Personnel, Pool and 
Beach facilities.
  As President Clinton said earlier this week, ``citizen service is 
neighbor helping neighbor. It's part-time volunteers and full-time 
community service workers. It's communities coming together to solve 
common problems. And it is an essential part of what it means to be an 
American.'' Professor Skinner exemplifies that spirit, both in words of 
encouragement and in action.
  Professor Skinner continuously volunteers his time to present 
workshops in high schools, hospitals, and religious institutions. He 
gives seminars on self-development, stress management, career 
opportunities, eastern philosophy, and on holistic health care.
  In addition, since its inception 19 years ago, Skinner has 
coordinated the Bronx Community College Hall of Fame 10K race, a 
healthy competition which brings together runners of all ages from the 
five boroughs of New York City. He is also the president of unity and 
strength, the organization of minority faculty, staff, and 
administrators of Bronx Community College.
  In 1994, he was honored with the distinguished Service Award from the 
Bronx Community College Foundation. And today, Mr. Speaker, it is an 
honor and a privilege for me to ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Prof. Henry A. Skinner for keeping the spirit of 
volunteering well and alive and for giving so much back to the 
community.

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