[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2062]
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               TRIBUTE TO CORAN JAMES AS A POINT OF LIGHT

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, I have worked with Coran James in 
various activities for more than 10 years in education, political and 
social projects. In addition to her role as a community activist, she 
is a dedicated mother of a daughter who graduated from Spelman College. 
As an educator she recently retired from service as the principal of 
Freedom Academy High School in Brooklyn. Coran James went to Brazil in 
the Summer of 2005 as the recipient of the Fulbright Award Winning 
Principals Exchange Program. She was the host for the Brazilian 
principals in New York. Several of her students were also sponsored on 
an exchange program to Jordan in the Middle East after winning an award 
for technology.
  Whereas, Coran James, the community leader, is a member of the 
National Alliance of Black School Educators, NABSE; Association of 
Black School Educators of New York, ABENY; New York Urban League; 
NAACP; Net Generation of Youth-New York Metro Coordinator; YWCA; 
Central Brooklyn Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the 100 Women 
for Congressman Major R. Owens.
  Whereas, Coran James is a mentor for the Youth Congressional Award 
Program in Brooklyn. The Congress of the United States, through The 
Congressional Award Program, recognizes the initiative, achievement, 
and excellence of young persons who accomplish high goals in voluntary 
public service with the presentation of a Congressional Award by a 
member of Congress. Coran is a wonderful helper assisting Brooklyn 
youth to achieve personal goals in order to earn the Youth 
Congressional Award. Coran received the Congressman Major R. Owens' 
``Youth Service Award for Outstanding Efforts in Developing Youth 
Leaders for the 21st Century,'' in September 2005.
  Whereas, Coran James has been a supporter of numerous education and 
civic organizations over the years and is a leader in the community. 
She exhibits a superior level of personal integrity, motivation, 
intelligence and emotional control. She works extremely well as a 
productive leader and team member, has excellent problem solving 
abilities and can relate to others in an effective manner. On the 
occasion of her retirement Tribute on Friday, November 17, 2006, I am 
pleased, on behalf of the constituents of the 11th Congressional 
District to salute Coran James as a Point of Light for all Americans.

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