[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2036]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO CARL JAMESON

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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 Carl Jameson, 
a distinguished citizen of Brooklyn, NY. It behooves us to pay tribute 
to this outstanding man and I hope my colleagues will join me in 
recognizing his impressive service.
  Mr. Jameson retired after 24 years of service as a police officer 
with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He served in the United 
States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1970. While serving, Mr. Jameson was 
called upon to provide instruction and enlist men in the physical 
therapy programs. Mr. Jameson was also heavily involved with the All-
Marine Judo Team. He toured 22 countries as captain of the team and 
received his second degree black belt in 1969. For the past 18 years, 
Mr. Jameson has been participating in the New York State Police 
Olympics. He has won several bronze and silver medals for cycling and 
track and field. In 1974, Mr. Jameson started the Union United 
Methodist Self Defense School. By 1985, he had awarded 150 black belts 
to students. This community outreach program was started to foster good 
minds and strong bodies for local youth. Mr. Jameson currently serves 
as the Imperial director of the Imperial Bicycle Department of the 
Prince Hall Masonic Temple.
  Mr. Jameson is currently employed as a customs enforcement officer 
with the United States Customs Border Protection. He has also 
volunteered extensively with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on 
search and recovery missions. Mr. Jameson has worked in the Disaster 
Recovery Centers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama in 
the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
  Born in Brooklyn, NY, Carl Jameson is a product of the New York 
public school system and he remains a part of the Brooklyn community 
today. Mr. Jameson received his associate in applied science degree in 
physical therapy from LaGuardia Community College and his bachelor of 
arts degree from the College of New Rochelle. He also did post-
baccalaureate work at Queens College.
  Mr. Jameson is a member of Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where 
he serves as a trustee and member of three choirs. Mr. Jameson has been 
married to his lovely wife Ella for the past 43 years and is the proud 
father of four.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the work of Carl Jameson. His deep commitment to service and community 
makes him most worthy of our recognition today.

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