[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1773]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DELORES BACON-FINCH

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Delores Bacon-
Finch. Delores has been a dutiful employee for the New York Police 
Department as a police administrative aide.
  During her professional career Delores has performed a number of 
duties. In 1985 she was assigned to the community affairs community 
meetings with the community council, the youth council, block 
associations, churches, and local development corporations.
  A dedicated community activists, Ms. Bacon-Finch feeds the homeless, 
assists senior citizens, works with the Kiwanis Club, struggles to curb 
gun violence and drug trafficking. Delores even finds the time to visit 
hospital patients. The efforts of Delores Bacon-Finch are noteworthy 
and deserving of recognition. I am pleased to introduce her to my House 
colleagues.

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