[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                A TRIBUTE TO AUDREY MARIE BAKER JACKSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Audrey Marie 
Baker Jackson, a distinguished member of the Brooklyn community. I am 
honored to pay tribute to this outstanding leader and I hope my 
colleagues will join me in recognizing her impressive accomplishments.
  Audrey Marie Baker Jackson was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, 
as one of twin daughters of Marie and Henry Baker. Ms. Baker Jackson is 
a distinguished product of the New York City public school system. Upon 
graduation from Eastern District High School, Ms. Baker Jackson won a 
National Defense Foreign Language Fellowship in Chinese to study at 
Columbia University. Proving her vast knowledge of foreign languages, 
Ms. Baker Jackson graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in linguistics and 
a minor in Chinese from Queens College (CUNY). She also earned a 
Masters in Science in Educational Administration and Supervision from 
Pace University. While at Pace, Ms. Baker Jackson was recommended and 
accepted to Phi Delta Kappa.
  Upon graduation, Ms. Baker Jackson became a Special Education teacher 
and worked in various administration capacities in District 75 (Special 
Education). In 1999, she joined District 8, located in the Bronx, as 
Director of Pupil Personnel. Ultimately, Ms. Baker Jackson was named 
principal of the School for Theater, Arts, and Research (STAR) Academy 
in Hunts Point.
  Ms. Baker Jackson retired in 2003, but has remained an advocate for 
the education of children and assists parents in obtaining resources 
and services for their children. Since retirement, Ms. Baker Jackson 
has worked as an adjunct professor at City College (CUNY) teaching an 
introductory Special Education graduate course. She is also creating a 
consulting company that will assist educational publishing companies in 
their evaluation of education software and Web-based learning 
materials.
  Audrey Baker Jackson has been a loyal and devoted patron of our 
community. She has worked diligently to improve special education 
resources. Her passionate and sensitive character deserves our thanks 
and for that I ask that we applaud Ms. Baker Jackson's outstanding 
achievements in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments of Audrey Baker Jackson, as she offers her talents 
and community services for the good of our local communities.
  Mr. Speaker, Audrey Baker Jackson's selfless service has continuously 
demonstrated a level of altruistic dedication that makes her most 
worthy of our recognition today.
  Mr. Speaker, please join our community in honoring Audrey Baker 
Jackson for her dedication and outstanding service to our community.

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