[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 40 (Monday, March 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. JEANETTE RUFFINS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 15, 1999

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Jeanette Ruffins 
for her exemplary community service, and her numerous contributions to 
the Brooklyn community.
  Ms. Ruffins is currently the Executive Director of Genesis Homes, a 
150 apartment, low income housing complex in East New York, Brooklyn. 
Genesis Homes is a service enriched complex that includes the Nelson 
Mandela Community Center. Ms. Ruffin oversees the daily operation of a 
Day Care Center, Primary Care Medical Services, G.E.D., Adult Basic 
Education, and a Boys & Girls Club site. The Boys and Girls Club 
provides recreation and leadership development for youth ages 6-18.
  Ms. Ruffins has extensive experience in case management as well as 
social service administration and management. She has many years of 
experience with issues of victimization and domestic violence, 
including more than three years of experience with the Queens Safe 
Homes Program operated through the District Attorney's Office.
  Ms. Ruffins has a Bachelors degree from Northwestern University and a 
Masters in Social Service Administration from the University of 
Chicago.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Ms. Jeanette Ruffins, who has 
helped the underprivileged of our community, and has served as an 
excellent role model for countless individuals.




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