[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 94 (Friday, July 9, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1340-E1341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO SHARON DEVONISH-LEID

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 9, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Sharon Devonish-Leid in 
recognition of her dedication to strengthening the community.
  Sharon is a Community Relations Specialist for the Brooklyn District 
Attorney's Office in the Community Relations Bureau. In this capacity, 
she serves as the link between the community, the police, and the DA's 
office. Ms. Devonish-Leid is responsible for four police precincts 
(93rd, 69th, 73rd, and 75th), and two police service areas (1 and 2).
  In this capacity, she has developed the Young People's Law program in 
the Community Relations Bureau. This program is an offspring of the 
People's Law School program, which District Attorney Hynes developed to 
educate adults about the criminal justice system. She is also 
responsible for developing the East New York College and Career Fair at 
Maxwell High School. Additionally, she has implemented other 
informational fairs and conferences that bring important information to 
our communities.
  Sharon has always had a passion for the field of law. In fact, she 
earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, with

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merit, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Even as an 
undergraduate, she participated in community programs that helped 
others. These experiences helped her develop her interest and skills in 
community relations.
  Prior to joining the Community Relations Bureau, she worked as a 
senior paralegal in various bureaus in the District Attorney's office. 
She worked as a legal secretary in the Eastern District office of the 
United States Attorney General.
  Sharon's biggest love is working with our community's young people as 
she is always willing to volunteer her knowledge and experience to help 
others. Remarkably, she plans to serve as an example to our students by 
continuing her education in law school.
  Mr. Speaker, Sharon Devonish-Leid has been a shining star in the 
community by bringing residents and law enforcement together. 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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