[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1472]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY F. MARTIN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Anthony F. 
Martin who was born in the Bronx, NY. to parents Joseph and Sylvia in 
1945. He is a product of the New York City Public School System, 
graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1963.
  Anthony Martin's family purchased a home in the Brownsville section 
of Brooklyn making them the first African-American family on their 
block. It was at the local recreation center where ``Tony'' learned to 
swim and play basketball.
  Anthony Martin played basketball with many of the all-time greats 
including the Jackson brothers, Vaughn Harper and a host of other New 
York athletic powerhouses. After playing basketball in college he began 
playing in the summer leagues with the Brooklyn 76ers, Rucker and the 
WBLS Sure Shots.
  Anthony Martin's athletic talents were recognized by the New York 
Institute of Technology where he was offered a full scholarship. As a 
member of the institute's first graduating class, he received a 
bachelor of science degree in accounting in 1967. His accomplishments 
at NYIT were many: captain of the basketball team; treasurer and vice 
president of the Varsity Club; vice president of the Finance Accounting 
Management Association and class representative of the Association of 
Computing Machinery. He also served as a member of the New York All 
Metropolitan College Team.
  Anthony Martin joined the New York City Board of Education as an 
elementary school teacher after graduating from NYIT. He was also 
employed with the New York City Parks' Department as a recreation 
director. While working both jobs he managed to earn two master's 
degrees from Long Island University and City College. His career also 
included his current job as a guidance counselor at Erasmus Hall and 
Paul Roberson High School until his retirement in February of 2007.
  Anthony Martin met the love of his life in 1973 on the campus of 
Medgar Evers College. He and Deborah Young formed a long lasting 
relationship which blossomed into love and holy matrimony.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the accomplishments and 
achievements of Anthony F. Martin and his selfless and unwavering 
dedication to the children of New York City.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Anthony F. 
Martin who has continuously demonstrated a level of altruistic 
dedication that makes him most worthy of our recognition today.

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