[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO REVEREND WILBERT LEO DANIELS

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late 
Reverend Wilbert Leo Daniels and his brother the late Reverend Cooper 
Darryl Daniels for their dedication and service to the elderly and non-
elderly disabled citizens of our community.
  During his tenure as pastor of the Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church, 
Reverend W. Leo Daniels secured the funding from the Department of 
Housing and Urban Development to begin development of an eight story 
housing facility in Northeast Houston. His dream of constructing a home 
for the elderly and handicapped was realized after his death under the 
guidance of his brother, Reverend Cooper Darryl Daniels.
  The W. Leo Daniels Towers were dedicated in 1979 and have maintained 
nearly full occupancy for 27 years. The Towers, located at 8826 
Harrell, Houston Texas consist of 100 units and serve to assist 
residents in their daily independent lifestyles. The residents are 
offered a variety of services including a beauty shop, a washateria and 
a cafeteria with a central dining room that accommodates 299 persons. 
The Towers also offer a remedial education class that is supported 
through the Houston Community College.
  The W. Leo Daniels Towers has become a powerful influence among the 
residents and the Northeast Houston Community alike. In 2002, a 
computer literacy lab with bi-weekly classes was opened for all the 
residents and Northeast Community population to attend. The Towers have 
also collaborated with the Houston Food Bank and with the United Way of 
Houston Gifts to provide access to food, furniture, office supplies and 
clothing for its residents.
  The solidarity of the Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church membership and 
the united efforts of all concerned have made the dream of Reverend W. 
Leo Daniels a reality. The Towers have helped fill the need of so many 
in the Northeast Houston Community, and I ask that we all honor this 
great achievement and pay tribute to those that are responsible for its 
success.

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