[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 131 (Tuesday, September 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1858]
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                       HONORING MAY W. NEWBURGER

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2003

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of May 
Newburger, who is serving her fifth term as North Hempstead Town 
Supervisor. May is an asset to our community, and an excellent role 
model for our younger generations. Put simply, May is my role model.
  Many Long Islanders know May Newburger as the first female chief 
executive of a Nassau County town, but she is much, much more than 
that. A graduate of Hunter College and Columbia University, May is an 
intelligent woman who has worked on local, state and national issues.
  Before becoming supervisor, May spent 2 years as a town councilwoman 
and 8 years as a New York State assemblywoman. She has worked 
extensively on behalf of women and children by serving as a New York 
State delegate to the National White House Conference on Families, 
chairing the American Jewish. Congress' National Commission on Women's 
Equality, among other committees and commissions.
  May's efforts are endless. Under May's responsible and practical 
supervision, North Hempstead has transformed a $7 million budget 
deficit to a $7.7 million surplus. In fact, the town was the first on 
Long Island to adopt a debt reduction plan that emphasized the need for 
long-term strategies. May has built a reputation around her dedication 
to the environment, securing $200,000 from the Environmental Protection 
Agency to designate New Cassel as a Brownfields Pilot Community. She is 
continually working to protect and preserve our local lands and 
waterways.
  Today, as May Newburger nears her retirement, I honor her for her 
numerous contributions to our community. May is the reason that I, 
along with many other women, had the courage to enter politics and 
government service. Not a day goes by without me reflecting on or using 
something May has taught me, and I am proud to call her my friend and 
mentor.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank May Newburger on behalf of each and every person 
whose life she has improved over her years of service.

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