[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO REGINA COLEY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Regina Coley Carter in 
recognition of her dedication to her community in personal and 
professional life, and her commitment to reducing drug use among 
youths.
  Regina Coley is the fourth of eleven children. She was educated in 
the New York City public school system, and later, attended Hunter 
College in pursuit of a nursing career. Currently, she is attending 
John Jay College.
  A mother of three children, Regina is a member of the Brownsville 
Community Baptist Church. As a church member, she participates in the 
Concert Choir and the Willing Workers. She is a football mom for the 
Pop Warner State Championship Team, and the Mo Better Jaguars of the 
East New York/Brownsville area.
  Regina has worked for the New York City Police Department for the 
past twenty-three years. She served as a civilian employee for five and 
a half years when she decided that that would be an effective police 
officer. In 1986, she passed the police exam and became a police 
officer. Regina is currently one of two community affairs officers in 
the 75th Precinct.
  Regina enjoys sports, reading, travel, and working with the 
community. She has received numerous awards for community service, 
often working with elected officials, community based organizations, 
schools, and churches in the East New York Community. She helps 
organize parades, demonstrations, rallies, street festivals, and 
various community events. Regina has also worked with the United States 
Attorney's office as a coordinator for the youth program Drug Education 
For Youth (D.E.F.Y).
  Regina has a strong concern for the community and youth of East New 
York and Brownsville. She has become a mentor through various community 
youth programs and is presently mentoring young people in East New 
York.
  Mr. Speaker, Regina Coley is committed to improving the lives of 
those in her community through a wide range of efforts. 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 person.

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