[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO VIVIAN YVETTE BRIGHT

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Vivian Yvette 
Bright, 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.
  Ms. Bright represents an esteemed and respected instrument that is 
superbly tuned to the needs of others and who performs with beauty, 
depth and understanding in the orchestra of life.
  Academically, her credentials include an M.S. in Human Resources 
Management from the New School for Social Research; graduate of the 
first class of the Pratt Institute Community Economic Development 
program; and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She has received 
numerous honors and is listed in ``Who's Who of American Women''.
  Vivian Y. Bright wears numerous hats. She is committed to the never-
ending fight for her community and the development of our youth. She 
believes that it is important to try and do as much as you can for as 
many as you can for as long as you can. This is illustrated by her 
exhaustive list of associations. Vivian is a life member of the Zeta 
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and past President of the Delta Alpha Zeta 
Chapter; life member of the National Council of Negro Women; former 
Chairperson of the Board of Directors Cypress Community Day Care 
Center; Trustee of the Addiction Research & Treatment Center/Urban 
Research Institute; member and former member of the Board of Directors 
of the Brooklyn NAACP; member of Community Board No. 5 and former Vice 
President and Chair of the Land Use Committee; President of the Women's 
Caucus for Congressman Edolphus `Ed' Towns; President of the Leadership 
Council of Open Communities of Brooklyn, Inc.; Business Manager-
Concerned Women of Brooklyn; and member of Stuy Park Lions--among many 
other affiliations. In addition to all of the above and more she has 
been a member of the historic Berean Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New 
York for over 55 years and has served as the church's Business 
Administrator since 1989.
  Vivian has received many awards among which are: Brooklyn Navy Yard 
Community Leadership; The Lucille Rose Humanitarian Award-NAACP; Gov. 
Carey International Year of the Child Award; New Horizons Village 
Homeowners Leadership award; Community Service Awards from Assemblyman 
William Boyland, Assemblyman Darryl Towns and Senator Marty Markowitz; 
a Congressional Record Award from Congressman Edolphus Towns; a 
citation from New York City Mayor David Dinkins; and the Robert J. 
Epslinger Distinguished Service Award from Lions Inc.
  Vivian is a proud wife and mother receiving constant support from her 
husband of 47 years, Lonnie M. Bright and their children Gary, Teresa, 
Marvin, Jamal and Tiffany. Her involvement in community affairs in the 
East New York section of Brooklyn, where she has lived for over 40 
years, has won her wide support and admiration from the residents.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments of Vivian Yvette Bright as she offers her talents 
and services for the betterment of our community.
  Mr. Speaker, Vivian Yvette Bright's selfless service has continuously 
demonstrated a level of altruistic dedication that makes her most 
worthy of our recognition today.

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