[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO MRS. SARAH V. KENNEDY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mrs. Sarah V. 
Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy has served the Brooklyn community as an 
outstanding citizen and advocate for fair work ethics and job security.
  Sarah, born in Brooklyn, NY to the Rev. Febber and Hattie Ruth 
Kennedy, at Coney Island Hospital is the seventh of ten siblings. She 
was educated in the New York City public school system. Sarah attended 
Clara Barton High School where she majored in Cosmetology. After 
graduation she continued her education by attending Brooklyn College 
where she majored in Early Childhood Development.
  Upon completion of her studies, Sarah found employment at P.S. 80 as 
a Kindergarten teacher. Sarah taught for 3 years and then moved on to 
the New York City Housing Authority. There, Sarah worked for a 
grassroot federally- funded poverty program for approximately 8 to 10 
years. Sarah later went on to serve as a Social Health Technician in 
Psychology at Coney Island Hospital and also began her involvement with 
DC37's Local 420 union under the leadership of the late James Butler. 
Sarah made it a point to become involved with the union and became the 
Local 420's Chapter Chairperson. As the chapter's chairperson, Sarah 
was instrumental in fighting for union members to receive respect, fair 
work ethics, and job security. Her role in the Local 420's campaign for 
equality assisted in preventing the closing of Coney Island Hospital by 
the former Mayor Giuliani.
  Sarah's many accomplishments and achievements as the Local 420's 
Chapter Chairperson helped to catapult her into the esteemed position 
of being the first ever Executive Vice President for DC37, Local 420.
  Madam Speaker, I would once again like to recognize the impressive 
achievements of Mrs. Sarah V. Kennedy. The dedication and contributions 
that Sarah Kennedy has given to the Brooklyn community are greatly 
appreciated and continue to constructively develop our district.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this extraordinary woman and the great things that she stands for.

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