[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 50 (Friday, April 22, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY L. MOORE

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2005

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
Dorothy L. Moore upon her retirement as Executive Director of the 
Howard County Community Action Council. A life-long resident of Howard 
County, Maryland, Dottie has devoted her life to improving our 
community.
  Dottie began her 36-year career with the Community Action Council as 
a caseworker in 1969. As Executive Director of the agency, she 
administered an annual budget of $1.3 million. Dottie was instrumental 
in developing Howard County's first Senior Programs for African 
Americans and the first shelter for homeless persons. She also was 
important in the development of Howard County's first Homeless Care 
program, Mentoring Program for African-American males, the Family 
Support Center at Hilltop and Healthy Families Howard County.
  One of Dottie's greatest achievements was the 2002 opening of the 
Dasher Green Head Start Center. Her many community involvements also 
include serving as chair of the Howard County Human Rights Commission, 
and, in 2001, she was inducted into the Howard County Women's Hall of 
Fame.
  Dottie has also turned her attention to international concerns. She 
has been involved in efforts to fight poverty and provide educational 
opportunities for children in Ghana and Zimbabwe. In 2001, her work was 
recognized by Ghana when she was crowned Queen Mother of the Bretuo 
Clan in Asiakwa, where she is spearheading efforts to build a pre-
school and school.
  I urge my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to join me 
in celebrating the achievements of Dottie Moore. Her commitment and 
dedication to our community has been an inspiration to all of us.

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