[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 39 (Thursday, March 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E409]
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                        HONORING GENES THOMPSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 1999

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the unique community 
service of Genes Thompson.
  Genes, a native of Greenville, North Carolina, has lived in the East 
New York community for the past 20 years with her husband, Dwight and 
their son, Anthony. As an East New York resident, she has devoted a 
great deal of her time to helping the community to be a better place in 
which to live. For example, Genes has been a member of the 76th 
Precinct Community Council since 1980 where her efforts and devotion 
has been instrumental in uplifting her community.
  The Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Center has employed Genes for the 
last 25 years as its Chief Switchboard Operator. She is also a shop 
delegate for Local 1199, 144 division for the past 19 years. In 
addition to these daily responsibilities, she is an active member of 
Liberty Baptist Church where she serves on the Pastor's Aid Committee 
as well as working with staff of Thomas Jefferson High school. Genes' 
civic activism includes membership in the Milford Street Block 
Association and work as a volunteer with the political campaigns of 
Senator Charles Schumer and New York State Comptroller Carl McCall.
  I commend the achievements of Genes Thompson, a true community 
activist, to the attention of my colleagues.

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