[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E338]
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                         HONORING JACKIE SMITH

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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 Jackie Smith. Her contribution to women's sports is 
incomparable.
  Jackie began playing organized basketball at the age of 11. The 
effort that she put into the game since then has made her a competitive 
player of international renown. She attended Forest Hills High School 
and, as a premier player, received All-City honors and the 1st Regusus 
award given by New York City. Upon graduation, she received a full 
athletic scholarship to St. John's University where she led the team to 
two Big East championships, four NCAA appearances, and has received 
numerous individual awards.
  In 1986, after receiving her Bachelors degree, she played 
professionally with the Racing Club de France in Paris, France. In 
1988, she returned to New York City to play an instrumental role with 
the Brooklyn Sports Foundation as its Community Relations Director. 
While in this position, she worked closely with the Foundation's 
Chairman, Board of Directors, and community leaders to plan and develop 
the first and only sports complex for amateur sports in Brooklyn.
  In keeping with her love of sports, this year she became the Head 
Women's Basketball Coach at York College and is committed to building a 
successful program.
  Mr. Speaker, join me in congratulating Ms. Jackie Smith for all of 
her achievements, for being a woman who dares to be different, and 
showing young women everywhere that they can do, and accomplish, 
anything.

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