[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 72 (Wednesday, June 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E961-E962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO NANCY T. SUNSHINE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2002

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to recognize Nancy T. 
Sunshine as she is inducted as president of the Brooklyn Bar 
Association. Her climb to the top of this association is a fine example 
for us all.
  Currently, Ms. Clark is the Chief Clerk in the Appellate Term, Second 
Department, where she oversees the daily functions of the second, 
ninth, tenth, and eleventh judicial districts and is a confidential 
assistant to the Court. Among her responsibilities are long-term 
planning, budgeting, and personnel issues including interviewing 
candidates for non-judicial positions. Part of her professional success 
is attributable to the valuable experience that she

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obtained working first as an Assistant District Attorney in New York 
County and later as a Principal Law Clerk to a Justice of the Supreme 
Court and the Associate Justice of the Appellate Term in Kings County.
  In addition, Ms. Sunshine has been an active member in the Brooklyn 
Bar Association for seven years while simultaneously serving as a 
member of the New York Bar Association. Prior to becoming President of 
the Brooklyn Bar Association, she was recognized in 2001 by former 
Mayor Rudy Guiliani. He appointed her to his Advisory Committee on the 
Judiciary. Also, she has been honored with the Distinguished Service 
Award from the Brooklyn Bar Association. I know that she is an 
excellent person for this job.
  Even with all this activism, Ms. Sunshine still maintains a full 
family life. She is married to Jeffrey S. Sunshine, the Acting Justice 
of Richmond County Supreme Court, with two daughters. I am glad to see 
that though her work and activities are demanding, she is still able to 
demonstrate the value and importance of family life. I commend her for 
her ability to achieve.
  From the awards, to her public appointment, to her presidential 
induction, Ms. Sunshine is an all around achiever. I urge my colleagues 
to join me in honoring this truly remarkable Brooklynite.

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