[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E380-E381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE TO MERCEDES DESORMEAUX NARCISSE

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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 Mercedes 
Desormeaux Narcisse, Esq., 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.
  Mercedes Desormeaux Narcisse was born in Haiti and moved to Brooklyn 
as a teenager. From high school on, Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse was 
completely educated in New York. Growing up, she attended South Shore 
High, Tilden High, New York City Technical College and St. Joseph 
College.
  Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse is currently the CEO and owner of Statewide 
Medical and Surgical Supplies Inc., located in the heart of Brooklyn. 
Preceding her exceptional accomplishments at Statewide, she was in 
charge of medical and surgical supplies for over 10 years. In addition, 
Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse is a registered Nurse and worked in the 
profession of home care, emergency room/trauma, neurology, and renal/
oncology for over 15 years. In that time she was employed at several 
major hospitals in Queens and Brooklyn.
  Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse holds extensive certificates for Orthotic 
fitting, ACLS, Chemotherapy, Peritoneal Dialysis, HIV Therapy, Wound 
Care, Infection Control and non-violent crisis intervention.
  Mercedes Desormeaux Narcisse is an active participant in the 
community. She is currently president of the 41st Assembly District 
Democratic Club, which she has been a member of for the last five 
years. Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse is also President of Canarsie by Choice 
and has played a vital role in revitalizing the Avenue L Merchant 
Association. Additionally she sits on various boards and committees 
including Community Board 18, the Lions Club, Canarsie Bridges and the 
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Of particular importance to Ms. 
Desormeaux Narcisse is her local ``Toys for Tots'' chapter called 
``Brooklyn Toys for Tots.'' Working closely with New York City 
Councilman, Lew Fidler, and his Chief of Staff, Bryan Lee, at the 41st 
Assembly District Democratic Club, the Brooklyn Toys for Tots collected 
over 1,700 toys for the area's less fortunate children.

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  Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse's actions have not gone without recognition 
in the community. In 2005, the Friends of New York City Assemblyman, 
Nick Perry, honored Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse for her outstanding service 
to the community. Ms. Patricia Trim and her ``Trim for Tots'' 
organization also honored Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse for her continuing 
work in the community and continuing to ``work in making life easier 
for underprivileged kids.''
  Mercedes Desormeaux Narcisse has played the role of loving mother, 
caring nurse, successful businesswoman and compassionate community 
member. Her vivacious and affectionate character has won the hearts of 
many. Today, we applaud Ms. Desormeaux Narcisse for her devoted and 
unselfish character. Her commitment and empathy for our community is 
above and beyond and for that I ask that we recognize this phenomenal 
woman today.
  Mr. Speaker, please join our community in honoring Mercedes 
Desormeaux Narcisse for her dedication and outstanding service to our 
community.

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