[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 172 (Wednesday, December 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF VIVIAN YVETTE BRIGHT

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Vivian Yvette Bright in 
recognition of her tireless work and dedication on behalf of her church 
and her community.
  Vivian Yvette Bright wears numerous hats. She is committed to the 
never-ending fight for her community and the development of our youth. 
She believes that it is important to try and do as much as you can for 
as many as you can for as long as you can. This is illustrated by her 
exhaustive list of associations. Vivian is a life member of Zeta Phi 
Beta Sorority, Inc. and past President of Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter; 
life member of the National Council of Negro Women; Chairperson of the 
Board of Directors of the Cypress Community Day Care Center; Trustee of 
Addiction Research & Treatment Center/Urban Research Institute; member, 
Board of Directors of the Brooklyn NAACP; Community Board #5 Vice 
President and Chair of the Land Use Committee; President of the 
Leadership Council of Open Communities of Brooklyn, Inc.; Business 
Manager of the Concerned Women of Brooklyn--among many other 
affiliations. In addition, since 1989, she has served as the Business 
Administrator and Director of the Community and Family Life Center of 
the Berean Missionary Baptist Church.
  Vivian has also received countless awards for her outstanding work--
some of which include: Brooklyn Navy Yard Community Leadership; the 
Lucille Rose Humanitarian Award--NAACP; Governor Carey International 
Year of the Child Award; New Horizons Village Homeowners Leadership 
Award; as well as a long list of awards from New York's many 
distinguished elected officials.
  Vivian is a remarkable woman with unbelievable stamina; her many 
successes and honors come from hard work and a strong education. She 
received her Masters of Science in Human Resources Management from the 
New School for Social Research; she graduated in the first class of the 
Pratt Institutes Community Economic Development Program; and also holds 
a BS in accounting; Vivian is also listed in ``Who's Who of American 
Women''. On top of her many other accomplishments, Vivian is a proud 
wife and mother receiving constant support from her husband of 42 
years, Lonnie Bright and their children, Gary, Teresa, Marvin, Jamal, 
and Tiffany.
  Mr. Speaker, Vivian Yvette Bright is a tireless leader in her 
community. As such, she is more than worthy of receiving our 
recognition. I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring this truly 
remarkable woman.

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