[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E421-E422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO EVELYN MEDORA MOSS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Evelyn Medora Moss in 
recognition of her commitment to her community.
  Born in the Republic of Panama to George Leopole and the late Imogene 
Elisa Ashley, Evelyn came to the United States in the early 1960s. She 
is truly one of Panama's and America's success stories. Realizing early 
on that education was a key for a successful future, Evelyn attended 
the University of Panama and received a degree in Home Economics in 
1959. After graduating, she took a job

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as a home economics teacher for Christ Church Episcopal School in 
Colon, Republic of Panama.
  In the early 1960s, when she moved to the United States, Evelyn used 
her aptitude for numbers to start a new career. In 1962, she obtained a 
job as an Assistant Bookkeeper for White Mark Stores in New York City. 
She continued there until 1968 when she took a job at Ebasco Services 
where she worked for the next 25 years. She began as a Lead Accounting 
Clerk and would work her way up to Corporate Manager of Accounts 
Payable. In 1994 Evelyn joined Raytheon Engineers and Constructors as 
an Accounting Supervisor. Currently, she works for Washington 
Infrastructure Services as an Assistant Accountant. Never losing sight 
of the importance of education, Evelyn attended Brooklyn College during 
this time, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1977 and her 
Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1978. Later, she completed courses 
at the Businesswomen's Training Institute, focusing on leadership 
issues. She also participated in the Institute's Advanced Studies' 
program.
  Evelyn has also become a member of several professional organizations 
including the National Association of Black Accountants, the National 
Association of Female Executives, the National Association of 
University Women (NAUW), Harry S. Truman New Way Democratic Club in 
Brooklyn, the National Political Congress of Black Women, Brooklyn 
College Alumni Association, and the Women's Empowerment Movement.
  She has been honored with several awards and distinctions for her 
accomplishments. The list includes: NAUW's 1987 Women of the Year 
Award, Women's Empowerment Movement's 2001 Outstanding Member of the 
Year, and NAUW's 2002 Distinguished Member award. She has also been 
listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Finance, Who's Who in the 
World, and Two Thousand Notable American Women. Evelyn notes that her 
most important achievement is her son Marc Anthony.
  The other important aspect of her life is her role as an active 
member of Trinity Church on Wall Street in New York City. She served 
for three years as Vice-President of the Congregation Council and is 
currently President. She has also performed several other functions 
including layperson, head usher, and congregation representative to the 
vestry.
  Mr. Speaker, with her numerous awards and professional memberships, 
Evelyn Medora Moss has shown that she is clearly dedicated her 
community. As such, she is more than worthy of receiving our 
recognition today. I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
truly remarkable woman.

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