[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E188-E189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE TO FAYE BOYD, ANNA JO HAYNES, COUNCILWOMAN EDNA 
         MOSLEY, STATE SENATOR GLORIA TANNER AND HAZEL WHITSETT

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 29, 2000

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the splendid 
efforts and notable accomplishments of five outstanding women in the 
African American Community within the 1st Congressional District of 
Colorado. It is fitting and proper that we recognize these leaders for 
their exceptional record of civic leadership and invaluable service to 
our community. It is to commend these outstanding citizens that I rise 
to honor Faye Boyd, posthumously, Anna Jo Haynes, Councilwoman Edna 
Mosley, State Senator Gloria Tanner, and Hazel Whitsett.
  Faye Boyd touched the lives of many people and made a tremendous 
impact on our community and those who knew her and worked with her. 
Faye fulfilled both the spiritual and humanitarian needs of our 
community through her church, the Shorter Community African Methodist 
Episcopal Church. She was president of the Women's Missionary Society 
and shared an international ministry in Central Africa with her 
husband, Reverend Jesse Langston Boyd. She worked in communications and 
media and was the author and producer of Christian Music and drama 
productions.
  Faye Boyd devoted herself to protecting the interests and rights of 
working people as the Deputy Director of the Colorado Department of 
Labor and Employment and she was instrumental in creating both the 
Physicians Accreditation and Independent Medical Examiners Programs. 
She was also well known for working conscientiously and effectively in 
addressing the needs of various groups and constituencies as the 
Director of Constituency Outreach for Governor Roy Romer. It comes as 
no surprise to our community that Faye Boyd was recently honored as one 
of the ``Women of Distinction--2000'' by Macedonia Baptist Church for 
her devotion and extraordinary service to our community.
  Anna Jo Haynes has devoted a lifetime to improving the condition of 
children and families in Denver. She currently serves as the Executive 
Director of the Mile High Child Care Association and under her 
direction, the agency now operates thirteen child development centers 
that truly serve families in Denver's inner-city neighborhoods.
  Ms. Haynes began her distinguished career in early childhood during 
the mid-1960's where she served in a variety of capacities with Head 
Start. As an educator, she developed a college credit course for 
training family child care home providers with the Community College of 
Denver and subsequently developed and provided training for two hundred 
family child care homes which served as satellites to the Mile High 
Child Care centers. She directed the development of the nationally 
recognized television series, ``Spoonful of Lovin'.''
  Anna Jo Haynes has an impressive history of civic leadership. She was 
the founding Chairperson for the Colorado Children's Campaign and is a 
past President of the Women's Foundation of Colorado. Ms. Haynes was 
appointed to the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues by then 
Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder and served as a consultant to the 
White House Conference on Children and Youth. She is the Co-Chair of 
the City/School Joint Council for Early Childhood Care and Education 
and chairs the Mayor's Child Care Advisory Committee. Her devotion and 
service to our community has earned her several accolades and major 
awards including the YMCA's Martin Luther King Human Dignity Award and 
the Children's Health and Welfare Award given by the Colorado Chapter 
of the American Association of Pediatrics.
  Councilwoman Edna Mosley has amassed a distinguished record of 
leadership in our community and with the City of Aurora. She currently 
serves as an At-Large Member of the Aurora City Council and in that 
capacity has provided the needed guidance and public policy direction 
pertaining to city management, finance and budget, transportation, 
planning and development, and environmental affairs. She has been on 
the forefront of redevelopment for former military installations in the 
1st Congressional District of Colorado and serves as the Vice Chair of 
the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority and has served as an Executive 
Committee Member of the Lowry Economic Recovery Project.
  Councilwoman Mosley has also been an effective advocate for equal 
opportunity in Colorado and served as the Director of Community 
Relations for the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, as well as the 
Director of Community Development and a Board Member for the Urban 
League of Metro Denver. Her broad range of activities and interests has 
been a great service to the community as well. She was a founder and 
board member of the Women's Bank, and has served as the Chairperson of 
Denver Sister Cities International, the Denver Civic Theater, the 
Morning Star Senior Day Care Center and Adams County Economic 
Development, Inc. She has served as a member of the Governor's Trade 
Mission to the People's Republic of China and the Colorado Supreme 
Court Nominating Commission.
  Her commitment and service has earned her several awards including 
the Aurora Chamber of Commerce ``Woman of the Year Award'', the 
Colorado Broadcaster's Association ``Excellence in Broadcasting Award'' 
for Best Sustaining Public Affairs Program, the Martin Luther King, 
Jr., Holiday Commission Humanitarian Award.
  State Senator Gloria Tanner has an eminent history of civil 
leadership. I had the great privilege of serving with her in the 
Colorado State Legislature. Senator Tanner has been a trailblazer and 
is the first African American woman to serve in the Colorado Senate. 
Currently, she is one of six legislators to serve on the powerful Joint 
Budget Committee, which formulates the budget for the State of 
Colorado. Senator Tanner has been a voice for progress in Colorado and 
has sponsored and passed significant legislation pertaining to civil 
rights for women and minorities, marital discrimination in the 
workplace, parental responsibility, worker's compensation cost savings 
and parental rights for adoptive parents.
  In 1998, Senator Tanner was elected President of the National 
Organization of Black Elected Legislators/Women. She is the founder and 
past Chairperson of the Colorado Black Women for Political Action and 
the Chairperson of the Colorado Caucus of Black Elected Officials. She 
has served on numerous commissions and boards including the Commission 
on Women, the Governor's Job Training Council, the Economic Development 
Commission and the Juvenile Justice Committee.
  Her devotion and service to the community has earned her numerous 
awards for her civic and social contributions including the Metro 
Denver Chamber of Commerce ``Leadership Denver'' Award and the Colorado 
Association of Community Centered Boards ``2000 Legislator of the 
Year'' Award.
  Hazel Whitsett has been on the front lines of progress for over 
thirty years. She is one of the co-founders and is currently the 
Executive Director of the Northeast Women's Center. This Center works 
with women and families to increase opportunity and build self-
sufficiency through education, training and employment.
  Hazel Whitsett has been a long time activist and has an extensive 
record of designing and conducting educational programs in the 
community. Her membership on several boards and commissions including 
Colorado Kids Ignore Drugs, The Black Church Initiative, The Colorado 
Black Women for Political Action, The Black Women's Network and the 
National Council of Negro Women exhibits her strong commitment to 
community, families and youth. Her devotion and service to our 
community has earned her several local and national

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awards including the National Common Cause Public Service Award, the 
National Council of Negro Women ``Women in Excellence'' Award, the 
Colorado Black Women for Political Action ``Tribute to Black Women'' 
Award, and the American Association of University Women 
``Trailblazers'' Award.
  Please join me in commending Faye Boyd, Anna Jo Haynes, Councilwoman 
Edna Mosley, State Senator Gloria Tanner and Hazel Whitsett for their 
courage, dedication and invaluable service to our community. It is the 
strong leadership they exhibit on a daily basis that continually 
enhances our lives and builds a better future for all Americans. Their 
lives serve as examples to which we should all aspire.

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