[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA A. LEE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Patricia A. Lee for her 
achievement in expanding a local business, which has served the 
Brooklyn community for several years.
  Patricia A. Lee was born in Magnolia, NC. She attended E.E. Smith 
High School in Keanansville, NC, and upon graduation, she continued her 
education at Norfolk State University. In 1970, she earned a B.S degree 
in business administration.
  Soon afterward, Patricia was employed by Allstate Insurance Company 
as an injury claims adjuster. After working for Allstate for two years, 
she joined her family's business, the North Carolina Country Store, in 
Brooklyn, NY, as vice president of Marketing and Business Operations. 
Her hard work paid dividends, and in 1988, she expanded the business by 
opening a restaurant, The Carolina Country Kitchen, which has been in 
Brooklyn for 13 years. The restaurant is now located in the country 
store.
  Patricia is an active member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in 
Jamaica, NY. She has also been involved in numerous community efforts 
including her membership on the 73rd Community Council and the Bedford 
Stuyvesant Community Planning Board. Additionally, she is a contributor 
to several block associations and is very active in her community and 
neighborhood schools.
  Mr. Speaker, Patricia A. Lee has made significant contributions to 
her community through her entrepreneurial and volunteer activities. As 
such, she is more than worthy of receiving our recognition. I hope that 
all of my colleagues will join me in honoring this truly remarkable 
individual.

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