[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E301]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO JULIA L. JAMES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Julia L. 
James, a distinguished member of the Brooklyn community. It behooves us 
to pay tribute to this outstanding leader and I hope my colleagues will 
join me in recognizing her impressive accomplishments.
  Julia L. James is an active community resident of Brooklyn, New York. 
Over the past several years, she has devoted her time and energies to 
improving the quality of life in her community. Ms. James is a member 
of New York City Community Board No. 17, where she serves as the chair 
of the Social Services Committee. She also serves on the boards of 
Beulah Community Housing Development Corporation and the Wyckoff Museum 
Advisory Board. Ms. James was also invited to serve on the board of 
Protestant Board of Guardians, Inc., a 40-year-old organization. For 8 
years, Ms. James contributed her talents and abilities to the community 
as a member of Community School Board No. 18, including her tenure as a 
past president.
  Julia L. James is the daughter of Rev. Henry R. and Ruth James and 
was born on the Island of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Ms. James is a 
Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the State of New York, and a 
Certified Management Accountant. She earned her undergraduate degree 
from Baruch College and her graduate degree from the Leonard Stern 
School of Business at New York University. Her professional experience 
includes Ernst & Young and Deloitte.
  Ms. James is an active member of the Beulah Church of the Nazarene 
where she serves as a musician. She was instrumental in the creation of 
the Church's Housing Development Corporation, which seeks to encourage 
home ownership among members and community residents.
  Ms. James has worked actively on the political campaigns of many 
individuals seeking to improve the quality of life for Brooklyn 
residents. With the help of God, Julia L. James strives to be a ``woman 
who dares to be different.''
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments of Julia L. James, as she offers her talents to our 
local communities.