[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 160 (Thursday, October 2, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2207]
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                         HONORING REGINA CORBIN

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2008

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of Regina 
Corbin for her remarkable contributions to her community. Ms. Corbin 
has led a life of selfless devotion that is inspiring to all. Over the 
course of her adult life, she has established a successful career, an 
admirable and distinguished record of service, and is a proud wife, 
mother, and grandmother.
  Regina has always been passionate about helping others. She has 
worked two jobs, one for 29 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist 
at North Shore LIJ and another at the Nassau County Board of Elections 
for the past 14 years, where she currently works.
  Regina's service to the community is not limited to her work 
experience. Regina has and continues to take the initiative in being a 
proactive community leader and organizer. As a mother, she has been 
active in the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of the America. Additionally, 
her continued support of Glory House Recovery, Inc., a residence 
recovery program designed specifically for women, is a testament to her 
good will. As a ``Democratic Zone Leader'', she has reached out to the 
community and educated citizens on the political process. In doing so, 
she has assisted countless men and women in drawing attention to their 
respective needs.
  Her work has yielded tangible and productive change. After receiving 
a letter from an elementary school child in upstate New York whose 
friend was killed by an electronic gym door, she made it her priority 
to see that such a tragedy be prevented. As State PTA chairperson of 
the NYS Health/Safety and Juvenile Protection Committee, she used her 
unrelenting commitment and passion to get appropriate safety 
legislation adopted.
  Regina's work is surely inspiring to us all, and I am immensely 
grateful to her for all she has done. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
expressing the gratitude of the U.S. Congress for her extensive 
contributions to society.

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