[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 14 (Tuesday, February 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO EVELYN CLARKE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the important community 
contributions of Evelyn Clarke.
  Evelyn was born and educated in Charleston, South Carolina. She has 
been active in Brooklyn community affairs for a number of years. Not 
one to rest on her laurels, Evelyn continued to work in Central 
Brooklyn even after she retired from 35 years of service with the 
Marriott Essex House Hotel. She began volunteering at the Berean 
Missionary Baptist Church's Senior Center where she has been credited 
with initiating a number of new senior programs. Evelyn has also worked 
with the Auxiliary at Kings County Hospital Center. She served as its 
President for four years.
  The proud mother of one daughter, Dotrice and two grandsons, Ian and 
Christopher, and several nieces and nephews, Evelyn Clarke has made her 
mark as an advocate for seniors and a key supporter for one of 
Brooklyn's largest medical centers. Please join me in honoring Evelyn 
Clarke as one of Brooklyn's most committed activists.

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