[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 127 (Monday, November 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO TANYA RAND

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Tanya Rand, a 
distinguished citizen of Brooklyn, New York. It behooves us to pay 
tribute to this outstanding woman and I hope my colleagues will join me 
in recognizing her impressive service.
  Born to Natalie and Caesar Campbell in Brooklyn, New York, Tanya Rand 
remains a part of the Clinton Hill community today. Ms. Rand is a 
product of the New York public school system and currently attends New 
York Technical College where she is working towards a Bachelor's degree 
in Technology.
  In 1992, Ms. Rand joined the Health and Hospital Corporation as a 
part-time receptionist/clerk at one of Cumberland Diagnostic and 
Treatment Center's off sites. While with the Health and Hospital 
Corporation, Ms. Rand has enjoyed numerous promotions. She has worked 
in the Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment Center Chemical Dependency 
Department, the Office of the Director of Community Affairs, and the 
North Brooklyn Health Network Community. Ms. Rand's many talents did 
not go unnoticed. In 2004, Tanya was asked to manage the Community 
Affairs Office and became the liaison to both the Community Advisory 
Board and Auxiliary Board for Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment 
Center.
  Ms. Rand is the proud mother of two children, Lindsey Marie, age 17, 
and Jassiem Jahi, age 13. Although Ms. Rand was busy with her job and 
raising two children, she also found time to be active in her 
children's education and her community. She was PTA President for the 
District 13 PTA Council and was recognized as a ``Parent on the Move''. 
The Board of Education changed and her children moved on to different 
schools, but Ms. Rand still found time to help parents that were in 
need of support. She also helps in the political arena. Most Brooklyn 
elected officials know they can count on Ms. Rand whenever they call on 
her.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the work of Tanya Rand. Her deep commitment to her family and community 
makes her most worthy of our recognition today.

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