[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 90 (Thursday, July 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING DR. EDISON O. JACKSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Edison O. 
Jackson, President of the Medgar Evers College of the City University 
of New York. Dr. Jackson, a resident of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and 
a member of the Ministerial staff of Bridge Street A.M.E. Church, is a 
outstanding citizen and a pillar of our community.
  Born in Heathsville, Virginia, Dr. Jackson received a B.S. in 
Zoology, followed by a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Howard 
University. He began his career in education in the field of 
counseling, where he served for almost four years. In 1969, he was 
named Dean of Student Affairs at Essex County College in New Jersey, 
where he distinguished himself to the point that he was promoted to the 
position of Vice President of Student Affairs. In 1983, Dr. Edison was 
named Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Essex 
County College. In that same year, he received a Doctorate in Education 
from Rutgers University with academic emphasis on philosophy, function, 
role and administration of urban educational institutions. During these 
many years, Dr. Edison achieved numerous remarkable accomplishments so, 
when he accepted the position of President of Medgar Evers College in 
1989, he brought with him a wealth of experience and knowledge in 
administering the affairs of educational institutions.
  Dr. Jackson currently holds memberships on a number of civic, 
educational and community organizations. His affiliations with 
professional and national organizations run the gamut from the American 
Association of Higher Education, to the President's Round Table and the 
National Council on Crime and Delinquency. Dr. Jackson has also written 
extensively on issues of concern to educators, with particular 
concentration on minority students and the community, academic 
preparation and student performance.
  Finally, Mr. Speaker, I want to note that Dr. Jackson is married to 
Florence E. Jackson, and is the proud father of two children: Eulaynea 
and Terrance. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and all of my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing the lifelong efforts of Dr. Edison O. Jackson, and 
wish him continued success in his future endeavors.

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