[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 38 (Monday, March 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E413-E414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO LYNN HENDERSON-HORNES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Lynn Henderson-Hornes in 
recognition for her tireless energy and passionate commitment to her 
community.
  Lynn has been improving the lives of Fort Greene families for nearly 
twenty years. As Program Director for Project Teen Aid Family Services, 
she has helped hundreds of pregnant teens and teen parents raise 
healthy children and continue their own education. Her deep religious 
beliefs, passed on to her from her grandparents and parents, permeate 
every aspect of her life, and have helped provide the energy and 
commitment needed for this challenging task.

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  She is an active member of the House of David Church, serving as a 
Sunday school teacher, church clerk, choir member, and president of the 
Pastor's Aide Auxiliary. She also serves as Treasurer for the church's 
Center for Community Empowerment. Her service, however, is never 
limited to her own congregation but is extended to people of all 
beliefs.
  A second aspect of Lynn's life involves her love of learning. 
Throughout her adult life, she has sought out specific training that 
would help her professionally. She is certified as an Adolescent 
Counselor and a Human Sexuality and Family Development Trainer. As an 
advocate for young, low-income families, Lynn realized as soon as she 
came to Fort Greene that it was important to know the community. She 
became involved in the Brooklyn Perinatal Network and was a member of 
the board from 1987 until 2000, serving as Chairperson for the 
organization's Finance Committee for four years. Additionally, she was 
appointed by Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden to the Cumberland 
Diagnostic and Treatment Advisory Board where she has served as 
Chairperson since 1999. Lynn was also recently elected chairperson of 
the New York City Health and Hospitals City-Wide Council of Community 
Advisory Boards.
  However, the most important recipients of Lynn's gifts and generosity 
are her three sons: Michael, Jason and Jonathon and her precious 
granddaughter Arieanna.
  Mr. Speaker, Lynn Henderson-Hornes has tireless energy, and sincere 
concern for the well-being of the community and its residents. As such, 
she is more than worthy of receiving our recognition today and I urge 
my colleagues to join me in honoring this truly remarkable woman.

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