[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING ALFREDA PAULINE POSTELL ON HER 60TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 60th 
birthday of Alfreda Pauline Postell, a magnificent woman who has made 
an indelible impact on the health of Americans and whose life is an 
inspiration to us all.
  Born in Miami, Florida, Ms. Postell is the oldest of four children 
born to Joyce Barry and the late Cleveland Barry, Sr. She is a proud 
graduate of Miami Northwestern Senior High School. Ms. Postell has two 
children, Joyce and Lamont Postell, Sr. She is a passionate individual 
who enjoys dancing and spending time with her family.
  During her more than 30-year career, Ms. Postell has worked at the 
Miami Veterans Affairs Hospital as a nurse aide and now as a medical 
support assistant. She enjoys volunteering for community projects and' 
gives freely of her time. Ms. Postell has continuously held a 
reputation as the type of volunteer you want on your team when you want 
the job done. Through her might, determination and passion, she works 
hard to bring about positive outcomes in whatever task she endures.
  Madam Speaker, in Miami we are fortunate to have Ms. Postell as a 
pillar of our community, and I am privileged to call her a friend. Not 
only is she a cherished friend, but she is also an extended member of 
my family. Ms. Postell's guidance, assurance and acts of kindness over 
the years have always been appreciated by me and my family. I join 
countless friends, family members and loved ones in South Florida in 
wishing Ms. Postell a wonderful birthday, and many more years of good 
health and happiness.

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