[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY ANN McRAE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 15, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Shirley Ann 
McRae, 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.
  Shirley Ann McRae earned her Bachelor's degree in Organizational 
Management from Nyack College. She also earned Advanced Certificates in 
Labor Relations from Cornell University's New York State School of 
Industrial and Labor Relations. Prior to retirement, Ms. McRae worked 
for MTA's New York City Transit. She was the Senior Director of 
Employee Programs and Registrations within the Employee Development 
Unit of the Office of Human Resources.
  Shirley Ann McRae is passionate about community service. She has gone 
above and beyond the call of duty. Since 1996, Ms. McRae has been an 
active member of Brooklyn Community Board #2; serving as Chairperson of 
the Board for the last 4 years. Preceding her appointment to 
Chairperson of the Board, Ms. McRae was involved in many community 
board committees including a leadership position as Chairperson of the 
Open Space Subcommittee.
  Ms. McRae currently serves on the board of directors for the Brooklyn 
Bridge Park Coalition and was also on the executive board of directors 
of the Atlantic Center Homeowner's Association since its creation and 
acted as the board's president for the last 6 years. Ms. McRae is a 
member of the Fort Greene Association, the Central Fulton Street 
Business Improvement District Steering Committee, the Community Action 
Board representing Region #10--Brooklyn Neighborhood Development Areas 
1, 2, and 4.
  A patron of the arts, Ms. McRae also serves on the board of directors 
for the Brooklyn Academy of Music Local Development Corporation and the 
Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn.
  Shirley Ann McRae continues to give wholeheartedly to the Brooklyn 
community. Her dedication and time given to our community are a 
phenomenal achievement. She has truly made a strong positive impact and 
for that I ask that we recognize and give thanks to Shirley Ann McRae 
for her wonderful contribution to our community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join our community in honoring Shirley Ann McRae 
for her dedication and outstanding service to our community.




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