[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1461]
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HONORING REV. DAVID JOHNSON AND MRS. TAWANA JOHNSON FOR THEIR WORK WITH 
 THE STUDENTS OF THE BRONX, NEW YORK AND THE TRIP TO THE UNITED NATIONS

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Reverend David M. 
Johnson and Mrs. Tawana Johnson for their strong community activism and 
commitment to today's youth. They have not only instilled pride into 
each and every child they have worked with, they have destroyed the 
notion that they are just residents of America's inner-cities, but a 
valued citizen of the world.
  On May 14, 2004, Mrs. Johnson, Founder of Virtuous Women Empower and 
God's Glory Interfaith Ministries where Rev. Johnson presides, 
organized and sponsored a trip to the United Nations for 100 of the 
most outstanding students from I.S. 117 Joseph H. Wade and C.E.S. 70 
Max Schoenfeld School in the Bronx, New York. This meeting encouraged 
minority students that their representation in the international 
community is needed. This trip has engraved in the minds of these 
students a new understanding of diversity.
  The students left a lasting impact on the United Nations with the 
intellect of their questions, and sincere concern for their community. 
After their visit the students were encouraged to return and many 
students were offered internships with the United Nations. Some of the 
students left striving to become diplomats, ambassadors, and Members of 
Congress.
  Rev. and Mrs. Johnson have instilled a standard of excellence that 
all students should strive to follow. I share in our young people's 
dreams of democracy, equal opportunity and success. One day these 
students will assist in assuring these dreams come true for every 
citizen. I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating them for 
their superior academic achievements, and their desire for social 
change.
  The following Honor Roll students met with United Nations Ambassador 
Patrick Kennedy on May 14, 2004: Yariza Pimentel, Karina Hernandez, 
Narda Lopez, Zena Ahmed, Carol Prashad, Patricia Holman, Gisselle 
Francisco, Jatnna Medina, Jadderin Torres, Yereny Rodriguez, Gisell 
Acevedo, Jonathan Ruiz, Kamani Gujjar, Donnie Santana, Maite Amador, 
Eric Mayfield, Pilar Cruz, Eduardo Guerrero, Luiraldy Castillo, Kevin 
Delarosa, Jose Camacho, Ramon Cabral, Michelle Camarena, Lerubi Lopez, 
Luis Adames, Eduard Garcia, Betzaida Rodriguez, Denise Garcia, Albania 
Gonzalez, Edwin Albino, Marla Dominguez, Leonela Paula, Jessica Pena, 
Myrtle Richards, Kayla Williams, Yennifer Hernandez, Caroline Antigua, 
Devon Ferrer, Roshawn Ullah, Tasnim Majumder, Elias Rosario, Stephanie 
Pena, Tataria Burns, Paloma Carty, Erika Rosa, Verenice Gomez, Tatiana 
Santiago, Angel Cardenas, Jose Aguilar, Omar Liriano, Leandro Pena, 
Richard Anim, Lisa Maldonado, Steven Diaz, Adalis Martinez, Gaby Perez, 
Stephany Veras, Claudia Avila, Evelyn Liriano, Marilyn Fernandez, 
Valeria Salazar, Omaira Tejada, Sebastian Gutierrez, Florangel Monegro, 
Sylvin Little, and HRU Rameses Amon Ra.

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