[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 188 (Monday, December 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE TOOMER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 10, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Christine 
Toomer for her contributions to the nursing profession and to the 
Brooklyn, NY, healthcare community.
  Christine Toomer as born September 11, in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1972 
she moved with her family to Brooklyn, NY. Christine knew at an early 
age she wanted to help people, so she enrolled in the Clara Barton High 
School for Nursing. After high school, Christine attended Borough of 
Manhattan Community College and later, Long Island University. While 
attending LIU, Christine found employment as a nurse extern. 
Eventually, Christine graduated from LIU and passed her nursing board 
certification exams.
  Christine is a dedicated nurse and has spent several years at 
Interfaith Medical Center always putting her patients first. In the 
mid-90s, her hard work and dedication was recognized and Christine was 
promoted to assistant head nurse of the Tuberculosis Unit. Christine 
continued to demonstrate her dedication to nursing and in 2006 she was 
honored as Nurse of the Year. In April 2007, she was named Employee of 
the Month. She also became an active member of the American Nurses 
Association and the New York State Nurses Association.
  Christine is not only a wonderful nurse, but also a committed mother 
of two sons. She is a devoted daughter and granddaughter who oversees 
the care of her disabled mother and ailing grandmother.
  Christine believes that nursing and teaching others the proper way to 
monitor their health is her purpose in life. The many contributions she 
has made to the Brooklyn healthcare community are evident. Her love for 
nursing continues to make her an asset to the profession.
  Madam Speaker, I would also like to once again recognize the 
impressive achievements that Christine Toomer has made in the 
healthcare field and the Brooklyn community.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this wonderful woman of substance and the great things she stands for.

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