[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E329-E330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING VILICIA ELIZABETH CADE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 1998

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the skill and 
achievements of Vilicia Elizabeth Cade. Her contribution to public and 
community service is incomparable.
  Vilicia was taught the value of community service and scholarship at 
a young age. As a child, she was often involved in community service 
through her family's church. Her zeal for community service found its 
firm foundations from these experiences.
  In 1984, Vilicia attended the College of New Paltz. While enrolled 
full time she was involved in various community service endeavors. One 
particular project, involved creating a plan to provide resources for 
migrant workers. In addition, Ms. Cade stood in the forefront to fight 
injustice. She helped organize peaceful and successful demonstrations 
against apartheid. These demonstrations eventually lead to her 
college's discontinuing its use of a bank that had investments in South 
Africa. In the end, NYPRIG asked Ms. Cade to serve as a poster model 
for their 1986-97 campaign.
  In 1986, she joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. As a member 
of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, she continued her community 
service endeavors. In addition, her local chapter started a scholarship 
fund in the Sorority's name for female students. Vilicia obtained her 
Bachelor's degree in 1988. Without reservation her peers voted for her 
to be the first recipient of the ``NIA'' Award, an award for the 
highest grade point average in her major. She also received a full 
fellowship for graduate studies. In 1989 she attended the State 
University of New York at Albany for graduate school.
  Upon returning to Brooklyn, Vilicia continued in her commitment to 
community and scholarship. She obtained employment with the Federation 
Employment Guidance Service (FEGS). Through her employment as a case 
manager with ``at risk'' New York City Public High School students, she 
organized college trips and encouraged students to be actively involved 
in service learning projects. In 1996, she obtained her second Masters 
degree from Long Island University.
  Vilicia was blessed with two beautiful sons, Jelani Omari (deceased) 
and Curtis Anthony. Encouraged by her supportive family, friends, and 
Sorors, Vilicia continues to fight for the betterment of her community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Vilicia Elizabeth Cade 
for all of her achievements, for being a woman who dares to be 
different, and for showing young women everywhere that they can do and 
accomplish anything.

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