[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 20, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF BEATRICE CORBIN

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished career of one of my constituents, Mrs. Beatrice Corbin of 
Vineland, New Jersey. She truly exemplifies a life, selflessly 
dedicated to service, and she is held in the highest regard by the 
members of her community. As evidence of Mrs. Corbin's widespread 
admiration and appreciation, she has been honored with the Alzada Clark 
Community Activism Award by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in 
New Jersey. This award is a magnificent recognition of an individual 
who has tirelessly given of herself throughout her career, and it is my 
privilege to acknowledge her today in the United States Senate.
  In her capacity as Commissioner of the Vineland Housing Authority, 
she has brought hope to an entire community through her leadership and 
dedication. Indeed, her career is marked by an unyielding commitment to 
young people and uplifting those living in poverty as she has served as 
an advisor to the Martin Luther King Academy for Youth and Center and 
Field Director for the Southwest Citizens Organization for Poverty 
Elimination.
  Her outstanding record of service is also distinguished by a long 
list of prestigious awards including the Harriet Tubman Award, the 
Liberty Bell Award, the National Political Congress of Black Women 
Award, the NAACP and Bridgeton African American Award and an induction 
into the Comberland County Black Hall of Fame.
  Mrs. Corbin has met every challenge, every task and every duty with 
unwavering faith and an unflinching commitment to the people she 
serves. I am proud to recognize her today as one of New Jersey's 
Best.

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