[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2035]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO BRITTANY SIMPKINS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Brittany 
Simpkins, one of Brooklyn's rising stars. It behooves us to pay tribute 
to this outstanding young woman and I hope my colleagues will join me 
in recognizing her impressive service.
  Brittany Simpkins is a very active and gifted young woman with a 
determination to become all that she can be. The daughter of Nanette 
Simpkins, Ms. Simpkins is a graduate of Fashion Industries High School 
and she has a deep passion for the creative arts and fashion design. 
She is wonderfully gifted in that area and has designed fashionable 
dresses for young ladies. Ms. Simpkins has participated in various 
modeling assignments and provided assistance to teachers in her 
school's annual fashion shows. Recently, she did community work with 
Artmaker, Inc., painting a mural on the wall of one of Bedford 
Stuyvesant's edifice at Nostrand and Green Avenues in Brooklyn, 
portraying famous African American women who contributed tremendously 
to the African American community.
  Ms. Simpkins currently attends Baruch College in New York City where 
she majors in Business/Marketing. As a dedicated member of Berean 
Baptist Church since the age of 4, she has been active with the choir, 
Girl Scouts, and the Ministry of Sacred Dance. Ms. Simpkins was 
recognized by her pastor, congregation and peers as a ``Member of the 
Week.'' She enjoys working with children from the community and her 
church home and was employed by Berean's Summer Day Camp as an 
assistant teacher. She has also been a strong advocate for the cure for 
breast cancer and has demonstrated her concern by participating in the 
annual American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk-A-Thon.
  Ms. Simpkins has received numerous awards, namely an art award from 
the United Federation of Teachers, as well as an Incentive Award for 
her academic studies. In addition, she has won several medals 
participating on the track team. Ms. Simpkins desires to become one of 
New York's greatest entrepreneurs in fashion design, and she is 
currently working on her business logo and developing her clientele.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the work of Brittany Simpkins. Her deep commitment to her family and 
community makes her most worthy of our recognition today.

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