[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E650]
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                         HONORING PEGGY HASKINS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 14, 1999

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Peggy Haskins for 
her tireless contributions to the Brooklyn community.
  Although she was born in Tams, West Virginia, Peggy Haskins has truly 
made an indelible mark in Brooklyn, New York. From her volunteer work 
with the Society for Seaman's Foster children where she teaches arts 
and crafts to I.S. 364 and P.S. 346 where she provides classroom and 
yearbook support, Peggy Haskins unselfishly shares her time and energy.
  As the youngest of 11 children born to Louis and Sarah, Peggy's 
family spirit has also benefited the Women's Caucus for Congressman 
Edolphus Towns. She is a loyal, committed and inspiring member who 
prefers being in the background rather than in the forefront.
  Peggy's concern for the Brooklyn community-at-large is also apparent 
in her professional life. She presently works for the New York City 
Board of Education. She is also working closely with her mentor, Dr. 
Ivan Bodis-Wollner, M.D., D.Sc., Director of Parkinson Disease and 
Related Disorders at Kings County Hospital Center. Peggy has degrees 
from both Chubb Institute and Kingsborough Community College.
  Despite her numerous activities, Peggy maintains quality time with 
her 14-year-old son, Adam, and enjoys worshiping at St. Paul's 
Community Baptist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask my colleagues to join 
me in saluting Peggy Haskins for her tireless and unwavering service to 
the community.

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