[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 113 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF DOROTHEA E. HOSKINS

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2008

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise with great sadness as I pay tribute 
to Dorothea E. Hoskins an outstanding daughter of Harlem who recently 
passed away. As I speak with profound sorrow, I ascend to celebrate a 
life well lived and to remember with fondness the accomplishments of a 
remarkable woman who, over her many years and under much adversity, was 
an ardent supporter of civil rights, human liberty and a leader in the 
Postal Service.
  The death of Dorothea on June 28, 2008, brought immense sorrow and 
loss to her family and friends, and to the countless individuals 
associated with the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees. 
Dorothea was respected and esteemed by all the members throughout the 
United States Postal Service where she served as a clerk from 1989 
until her retirement from the New York Planetarium Station.
  ``Dottie'' as she was affectionately known, was an inspiration and 
true symbol of strength and commitment to her church family as a 
faithful member of St. Luke's Baptist Church for more than 60 years. 
She was a shining representation of selfless love for mankind, and 
derived significant gratification from her years of service with St. 
Luke's, citing the joy of spreading the word of salvation through Jesus 
Christ to the lost and created support for missionaries throughout the 
world.
  As a staunch supporter of civil rights and human liberties, she 
served as an Executive Committee Member of the NAACP Mid-Manhattan 
Branch for over two decades, served on various committees, and 
frequently chaired Black History Month Programs.
  Dorothea also served as a leader by encouraging the exchange of 
professional knowledge among Alliance members nation-wide and provided 
long-term service within District VIII of the National Alliance of 
Postal and Federal Employees while serving as District VIII President 
from 1990-1992. She achieved so much during the span of her career that 
her comrades will continue to benefit from her work even as they miss 
her ongoing presence among us.
  Madam Speaker, rather than mourn her passing, I hope that my 
colleagues will join me in celebrating the life of Dorothea Hoskins by 
remembering that she exemplified greatness in every way.

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