[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 82 (Monday, June 20, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1282-E1283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO DeCOSTA HEADLEY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 20, 2005

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a Brooklynite 
and distinguished entrepreneur, DeCosta Headley. It is an honor

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to represent Mr. Headley in the House of Representatives and it 
behooves us to pay tribute to such an outstanding leader.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Headley obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 
Behavioral Science from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. He 
became a successful entrepreneur, serving as the president of 
Diversified Inch By Inch, Inc., one of the city's leading African-
American general contracting firms. In this position, Mr. Headley 
demonstrated deep commitment to the community through several 
development projects that his company undertook, including the 
construction of local medical and dental facilities for Oxford Health 
Plans, Brookdale Hospital & Medical Center, and Interfaith Medical 
Center, and new housing, including a multi-level senior citizens 
apartment complex for Berean Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Headley 
launched efforts of urban renewal by assisting in the development of 
senior citizen housing and youth centers for communities in need across 
the five boroughs.
  Mr. Headley has exhibited the qualities of an exemplary community 
leader in his service as District Leader for the 40th Assembly District 
in the East New York section of Kings County. During his term, he 
remained dedicated to improving the quality of life for his 
constituents by continuously engaging in initiatives aimed at expanding 
college scholarships, employment opportunities, affordable housing, 
public assistance services, and social services, including senior 
citizen centers that offer hot meals, transportation, and access to 
basic health care services. In addition, he remained actively involved 
on various local community and planning boards, founded the community's 
first Local Development Corporation along with the Federation of Block 
Associations for East New York, and established the Federation of 
Addiction Agencies that offers a drug-free treatment program in East 
New York and Brownsville. Currently, Mr. Headley enormously contributes 
to the political sector of the community by successfully managing the 
campaigns of candidates running for positions in the city, state, and 
federal levels of government.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the remarkable achievements and selfless service of Mr. Headley as he 
continues to benevolently extend his talents and services for the 
betterment of the community.
  Mr. Speaker, may our country continue to benefit from the civic 
actions of committed and laudable community leaders such as Mr. DeCosta 
Headley.

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