[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 100 (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT C. DESOUZA

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2008

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Robert C. 
DeSouza, a very special resident of the Springfield Gardens Community.
  Bob, as he is affectionately known through the area was born in 
Clarendon, Jamaica. He graduated from Kingston College and then went on 
to pursue an education in Business Management at the University of the 
West Indies before he came to the United States in 1982. Here he earned 
a B.S in Business Administration from Iona College in Westchester, New 
York.
  Mr. DeSouza, the CEO of Trans Continental Express Shippers, has 
garnered the respect of his peers, his immediate community and the 
Jamaican Diaspora at large. He is largely responsible for the awareness 
and education of the Shipping Fraternity which he has been associated 
with for over 25 years. His company sponsors countless public and 
private events, offers scholarships and financial support to community 
residents locally and in the Caribbean region. He is the epitome of 
humility and character.
  His commitment and unwavering service and dedication to the community 
have earned him numerous awards and accolades such as The Jamaica 
Consul General Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Jamaican and 
Caribbean Community. His other accomplishments include: The 
Proclamation Honor by the City Council of New York, The Proclamation 
Award by the Brooklyn Borough President, The Corporate Award of 
Excellence from Empire State Grand Chapter, and the Man of the Year 
Award for Outstanding Community Service from Heartbeats of Jamaica 
(Father Gregory Ramkissoon-Mustard Seed), to name a few.
  He is a member of the New York State Board of Realtors, American 
Society of Notaries, Cambria Heights Civic Association, St. Albans 
Chamber of Commerce and the Treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Rosedale/
Laurelton Queens, New York.
  Despite his busy and hectic schedule, Bob finds the time to share 
with the elderly, the Little League Baseball of South East Queens, and 
assists with youth counseling within the community. He is a person who 
you will always hear saying something uplifting and positive. He still 
lives in Springfield Gardens New York and is married to Arlene and is 
the proud father of two sons, Robert Jr. and Darren.

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