[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 69 (Monday, May 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E881]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO JANET B. MUNROE ROUSSEAU

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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 Janet B. Munroe Rousseau 
in recognition of her dedication to her community and improving the 
lives of children.
  Janet was born in Trinidad, West Indies. When she immigrated to the 
United States with her husband, she had already had a nursing degree. 
She started her nursing profession in England. However, Janet decided 
to broaden her scope of knowledge by completing the certification for 
the Nurse Midwifery Program (R.N, C.N.M.) at Downstate University in 
Brooklyn, New York. She is licensed to practice Midwifery by the New 
York State Education Department and the American College of Nurse 
Midwives. Janet also completed her Bachelor of Science degree in 
Community Health at St. Joseph's College while working full-time and 
presiding as Vice-President of the PTA at her daughter's elementary 
school.
  Janet is a member of over ten professional affiliations within her 
nursing career including: the Nursing Admissions Committee, the 
Clinical Faculty of the College of Health Related Professions, and the 
Search Committee for the Chairperson of the Nurse-Midwifery Program, 
which is only given to those who are accomplished in their field.
  During her career Janet has collaborated with other nursing 
professionals in formulating the first health fair for Central and East 
Flatbush area.
  In addition to being a health care provider, Janet has been a member 
of the Sesame Flyers International Inc. since its inception in 1983. 
She has held numerous positions within this prestigious organization 
including Vice-President, Treasurer, Comptroller, Head of Social 
Affairs, Nutritionist for the Children's Saturday Program and now, a 
member of the Board of Directors. This community service organization 
is her second family. Janet devotes a lot of her spare time to making 
sure the group lives up to the motto, ``Love a Kid Today and 
Everyday.''
  Janet is truly worthy to be honored as a ``Woman Who Dares to Be 
Different.'' She is not only a daring woman, but she is also a dynamic 
wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, friend and well-
rounded blessed person.
  Mr. Speaker, Janet B. Munroe Rousseau has dedicated her life to 
strengthening her community as a health care provider and community 
activist. 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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