[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 51 (Monday, March 31, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. HELEN WISE SCOTT

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2003

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call the attention of my 
colleagues to a friend of the Sixth District of New Jersey. Mrs. Helen 
Wise Scott, is an outstanding individual, who is being honored by the 
National Association of Negro & Professional Women's Club of Central 
New Jersey for her unselfish service to others and community 
involvement.
  Mrs. Scott is this year's Recipient of the Sojourner Truth Award, 
which is presented annually to an individual whose life is devoted to 
community enrichment, active involvement to improve social and economic 
conditions, and a strong courageous character. Mrs. Helen Scott's life 
truly parallels the life of Sojourner Truth, as evidenced by her 
commitment to helping those less fortunate.
  Helen Scott is the youngest daughter of the late Louis and Annabelle 
Wise of Cape May, N.J. Helen Scott's commitment to education was 
evident early on. She graduated from Cape May High School and went on 
to receive her bachelor's degree from Combs College of Music in 
Philadelphia. Later she attended Momnouth University where she was 
awarded a Master's in Education. Afterwards, Mrs. Scott felt the need 
to share her joy of learning with those around her and accepted a 
position with the Asbury Park School District to teach music. She was 
the first African American music teacher to be hired in the district. 
It was there that she presented numerous musicals and choral programs, 
exposing many African American youths to music and the theatre.
  As a child advocate Mrs. Scott has been actively involved with many 
organizations and boards that are concerned with the education and 
welfare of children. She has served on the Board of Monmouth Day Care 
Center for over three decades and is presently on its Advisory Board. 
Mrs. Scott was a member of the Community Coordinated Child Care 
Committee of Monmouth County for several years. Most recently, she was 
appointed to serve on the Presidential Roundtable by President George 
W. Bush.
  Mrs. Scott's other community service activities have been wide and 
varied even though she is a child advocate at heart. You may see her, 
along with her daughter, delivering bagels to the homeless shelter in 
Fort Monmouth or to the Mercy Center in Asbury Park. Mrs. Scott is also 
a longtime member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Asbury Park 
where she formally served as choir director. Recently, she was elected 
to the vestry, which is the governing body of the church.
  Through her tireless efforts Helen Scott has fostered a sense of 
community in her area and strived to help those less fortunate than 
herself. Mrs. Scott, like Sojourner Truth, is an extraordinary 
individual who is dedicated to enriching the lives of those around her. 
On this day I would like to ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
the distinguished Helen Wise Scott.

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