[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 125 (Tuesday, October 10, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO MRS. CHRISTINA EVE

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2000

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to pay 
tribute to one of Miami-Dade County's unsung heroines, Mrs. Christina 
Eve. On Thursday, November 9, 2000, I will be joining countless friends 
and admirers, fellow educators and former students who will dedicate 
the new Christina M. Eve Elementary School to perpetuate her commitment 
to the thousands of boys and girls in my community.
  I am privileged to represent this educator par excellence in the 
Congress. She symbolizes not only the dignity of a phenomenal lady, but 
all the virtues of a scholar whose mission in life is to enhance the 
future of our children. Mrs. Eve pursued her B.A. degree at Shaw 
University in Raleigh, North Carolina and obtained her Master's degree 
at New York University. She has also pursued advanced studies at Barry 
University and at Florida Atlantic University, and has been listed 
prominently in Who's Who in Education in America, as well as in Who's 
Who in Black America. This is not to mention honors of distinction 
awarded by both Florida Governors Bob Graham and the late Lawton 
Chiles, along with numerous accolades from local, state and national 
educational associations and community agencies.
  Ever since I have known this indefatigable leader, Mrs. Eve has 
always been at the forefront of ensuring equality of opportunity for 
everyone in our community, be it in our schools or the various venues 
of employment. At the same time, her quiet but forceful advocacy in 
adhering to the tenets of equal treatment under the law not only in the 
halls of academia, but also in every segment of government agency has 
now become legendary.
  Known for her sterling and resilient commitment to academic 
excellence and personal responsibility, she has served as the 
pioneering Black administrator of many public schools in my community. 
In fact, countless parents and their children have been genuinely 
touched by her virtual consecration to the success of their families.
  The acumen of her intelligence and the guidance of her common sense, 
enlightened by a deep devotion to her Christian faith, has forged 
wonderful school programs and activities benefiting our children, many 
of whom have now turned out to be productive and responsible members of 
our community. What I admire most about this wonderful lady is her 
thorough understanding of and sensitivity to the various voices that 
represent the diverse ethnic and racial groups that together compose 
the virtual mosaic amalgamation that is known as Miami-Dade County.
  Her undaunted efforts in her work in education and her zeal in 
religiously living her faith have shaped and formed her lifelong 
agenda. Mrs. Christina Eve truly exemplifies a unique leadership whose 
courageous vision and quiet wisdom on behalf of our children appeal to 
our noblest character as a nation.
  Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, the dedication of the Christina Eve 
Elementary School in Miami-Dade County buttresses the noble legacy she 
now bequeaths to us as a superlative educator and community leader.




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