[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 69 (Monday, May 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E880]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO SANDRA DOCTOR

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 17, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Sandra Doctor in 
recognition of her longstanding commitment and work for her immediate 
community, New York City and the State of New York.
  Sandra is a woman of faith, hope and strength. A spiritual person, 
she is hardworking and cares deeply for her family and her fellow man. 
She tries to make a difference in the lives of others. She also has a 
passion for the arts, modern and praise dancing, and music. Sandra 
loves to read books as well.
  Sandra was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She is the eldest 
daughter of Roy Lee and Mildred Miller. She has been a member of St. 
Paul Community Baptist Church for over 31 years and has served on the 
young adult usher board and now works with the Jewel Collective Women's 
Ministry.
  Sandra attended Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn and went on to 
pursue a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management from the 
State University of New York College at Old Westbury in May 1986. After 
graduating from college she worked for the New York City Board of 
Education as a Purchasing Assistant. Two years later, she took a 
position with the NYC Human Resources Administration, Adult Protective 
Services, and has been there for the last 16 years. She has held many 
positions including Field Caseworker, Intake Caseworker, Unit 
Supervisor, Assistant to the Director, and is currently the Community 
Outreach Coordinator. Sandra is the liaison between APS and community 
based organizations, the Office of Health and Mental Health, the NYS 
Office of Fair Hearings and NYS Office of Mental Retardation and 
Developmental Disabilities.
  She also worked weekends for two years at Clinton Housing Development 
Corp. as a counselor and front desk security. CHDC is a SRO that 
provides housing and social services to mentally ill, elderly and 
previously homeless adults. Currently Sandra attends Hunter College 
School of Social Work Management Development Program.
  Sandra serves on many advisory boards; Manhattan Geriatric Committee, 
New York County Taskforce on Elder Abuse, Elder Mistreatment Committee, 
Living Alone Needing Care (LINC), and Mentally Ill Chemically and 
Alcohol Dependent (MICA).
  She has been a member of the Women's Caucus for Congressman Ed Towns 
since 1998. She is also a member of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the 
Mayor's Taskforce and HRA Crisis and Disaster Team, where she has 
volunteered for the last five years. Sandra has received awards for the 
911 Tragedy and the Citywide Y2K Operation. She has received emergency 
training through HRA Crisis and Disaster team and the American Red 
Cross.
  Mr. Speaker, Sandra Doctor has dedicated her life to her community 
and her church through both her professional and personal life. 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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