[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1142]
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                        HONORING BARBARA FAISON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Barbara Faison who is 
a hard worker and is dedicated to her family, friends, and community.
  Barbara Faison started her community in the late sixties, when East 
New York was experiencing a race riot. She worked with the Congress of 
Racial Equality [CORE], under the leadership of Roy Innis. She also 
worked for former New York Mayor John Lindsey who asked her to serve as 
a youth liaison in the East New York community.
  Barbara became a union representative of Local 144 and a housing 
activist where she assisted homeowners who were confronted with 
eviction. She also established ``hot lines'' for abused children and 
served on the area policy board. Her community work at St. Gabriel's 
Church also included efforts to feed sick, poor, and homeless people in 
the surrounding neighborhoods. Additionally, Ms. Faison is a member of 
the Rosetta Gaston Club. Barbara has remained active in both youth and 
senior citizen issues. I an pleased to recognize her many 
contributions.

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