[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2122]
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                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF CATHERINE E. TODD

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 22, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Catherine E. 
Todd, who passed away on June 26, 2002. On Wednesday, November 6, 2002, 
the Jersey City Housing Authority held a dedication ceremony in her 
memory at the Montgomery Gardens Community Center in Jersey City, New 
Jersey.
  Born on October 10, 1938, Catherine led a life of selfless dedication 
to those in need. She devoted 48 years of her life to the residents of 
Montgomery Gardens Housing Complex, contributing both time and energy 
in assisting residents in every possible way. Her tireless efforts on 
behalf of the residents of the Jersey City Housing Authority 
facilitated a sense of community and fostered a sense of home for all.
  In 1954, Catherine began her battle on behalf of the residents of 
Montgomery Gardens. During the 1960s, she rose to positions such as 
building captain, community organizer, Montgomery Garden's site 
improvement committee member, and Montgomery Garden's liaison committee 
member. In 1978, Catherine became the Chairperson of the Montgomery 
Gardens tenant management corporation board, and regularly met with 
residents to ensure that their needs were being fulfilled and that they 
were aware of all programs available to them. In 1996, she was also 
elected to the office of chairperson of the Jersey City tenant affairs 
board.
  Catherine is survived by her two children, Henry and Jo Ann, and 
three grandchildren, Hanifah, Sharifah, and Hasan.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering Catherine E. 
Todd for her great concern for the residents of the Jersey City Housing 
Authority. She extended her heart and her hand to help improve the 
quality of life for each person she encountered and she will be missed 
not only by her Jersey City Housing Authority family, but by the entire 
Jersey City community.

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