[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E400]
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                       MARCH CITIZEN OF THE MONTH

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2001

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I have named Frederick 
Brewington, Attorney and community activist in Hempstead as Citizen of 
the Month in the Fourth Congressional District for March 2001.
  When there is an issue the public is concerned about, you can bet 
Frederick is there, fighting against injustices, and seeking the truth. 
Our community is better because Frederick is with us.
  A graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, Frederick opened 
his personal practice in Hempstead over 13 years ago. His law firm 
handles civil and voting rights, employment discrimination, 
constitutional law, and fair housing cases.
  In addition to his practice, Frederick also finds time to teach 
Federal Pretrial Litigation and Trial Practice at Touro College in 
Huntington. A much-sought after public speaker, Frederick has addressed 
the Nassau Bar Association on numerous occasions, taught at the 
Practicing Law Institute, and conducted many media interviews.
  Frederick stands out from the crowd because of his commitment to all 
elements of community activism. Well-fought legal battles are only part 
of his contribution to Nassau. He is an active member of the Church of 
the Good Shepherd, where he serves as a Trustee, and he is a certified 
Lay Preacher.
  He has proven that a community is what you make of it. He has lived 
on Long Island, in Albany, and in Massachusetts. Frederick has been 
honored by all three communities, and has a long list of titles, awards 
of recognition, and certificates of appreciation from each.
  Every so often you come across someone who is so actively, so 
immersed in his or her community, that you have to stop and wonder how 
he or she does it. Frederick is one of those people.
  Frederick and is wife, Adrienne, who is pastor of United Methodist 
Church of Westbury, reside in Freeport.

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