[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 98 (Thursday, July 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO JOHN C. WHITEHEAD

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of John C. Whitehead for his 
continued dedication to public service.
  John was born in East New York and raised in Bedford Stuyvesant by 
his loving parents, Jesse and Mary. The ninth of twelve children, he 
was educated in the New York public school system.
  John previously served his country proudly as a member of the United 
States Army and Reserves.
  He has vast experience with many civic groups and community-based 
organizations. John is a founding member of the youth organization 
Black Men Who Care. He is the Chief Executive Officer and an Executive 
Board Member. He is a member of the Men's Caucus for Congressman Ed 
Towns where he is a Congressional diplomat and Chairman of this year's 
awards dinner. John is also an executive board member of Community 
Board No. 5 which serves East New York.
  John is deeply involved with a number of community organizations. He 
is an Advisory Board Member of NIA Theatrical Production Company and 
New York City Works, a Special Advisor to the Committee To Honor Black 
Heroes, and a member of Black Watch. John has served as a supervisor 
and youth counselor for the Vanguard Urban Improvement Association, 
which was founded by Albert Vann (City Councilman and Former 
Assemblyman), and is the former vice-president of the Spring Creek 
Tenants Association.
  John is currently employed by the New York City Department of 
Sanitation as well as being a licensed paralegal. He has served as 
Vice-President of the United States Steel Workers Local No. 2, and has 
worked as a security supervisor for Burns Security.
  John is a single parent of six wonderful children: John Jr., Jeffrey, 
Jatina, Dakeem, Jay and Justin. By his example of community service, 
love of neighbor and a strong work ethic, he strives to teach his 
children that they can be successful in any endeavor they undertake. 
John's greatest focus and concern is to be the voice for those hard-
working taxpayers who are not being heard. They need and deserve 
someone to ensure the delivery of quality services to their community.
  Mr. Speaker, John C. Whitehead has continued to strengthen and 
improve the community through his wide array of civic activities. As 
such, he 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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