[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 175 (Monday, December 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2319]
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                      IN HONOR OF EARNEST L. RICE

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 17, 2001

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special 
tribute to Earnest L. Rice, on the occasion of his retirement from 
United Parcel Service after thirty-four years of service.
  Earnest L. Rice was born and raised in Georgetown, South Carolina. 
After graduating high school in 1962, Mr. Rice moved to New York City. 
In 1965 he joined the army, where he served a year of duty in Vietnam.
  Upon his return to New York City, Mr. Rice began his career to United 
Parcel Service in 1967 as a package car driver in the Harlem area of 
Manhattan. After several years, he was promoted to supervisory 
position, before being assigned to managerial post in 1983. In 1992, 
Mr. Rice was appointed as the Community Relations Manager for the Metro 
New York District, a position he has held for the last ten years, and a 
position in which he has striven to provide every United Parcel 
customer the highest quality of service.
  Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Rice has been an invaluable community 
leader, lending his talents and abilities to assist the community. 
Currently he is a member of Congressman Jose E. Serrano's Military 
Advisory Board. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Harlem 
YMCA, and volunteers time with the American Cancer Society and City 
Meals-On-Wheels.
  In March of this year, Mr. Rice was presented with the ``Outstanding 
Volunteer'' award by the American Cancer Society. The East Harlem 
Citizens Committee presented him with the ``East Harlem Distinguished 
Service`` award in June.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to bring to the attention of my colleagues 
the achievements and work of Mr. Earnest L. Rice, and I ask my fellow 
Members of Congress to join me in recognizing Mr. Rice's many 
contributions to New York City.

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