[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO MARSHAN MASON GAINER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2008

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and to honor 
Marshan Mason Gainer. Ms. Gainer began her career as a public high 
school teacher in Washington, D.C. after receiving her BA degree in 
English and Secondary Education from the State University of New York 
at Fredonia and an MA from the Catholic University of America in 
Washington, DC.
  Ms. Gainer, in her 30-year career, has been responsible for the 
development and implementation of sales and management training and the 
design of multi-media and computer-based training programs. She has 
administered assessment centers and conducted training programs 
throughout the United States and abroad. Her areas of responsibility 
also cover all phases of human resource management for staff located 
worldwide.
  Before retiring from her position as Vice President of management 
services for Save the Children (a relief and development organization 
operating in 40 countries), Ms. Gainer was responsible for developing 
and implementing human resource policies and programs for the more than 
2,500 staff members in the headquarters, field and overseas offices. A 
worldwide traveler, Ms. Gainer has visited countries on five 
continents. Her adventures also included stops in almost every state in 
America.
  Ms. Gainer is an active member of the Prince Hall Order Eastern Star 
and its affiliate groups. She has held several offices, chaired many 
committees, and was most recently the Grand Worthy Matron of Eureka 
Grand Chapter, Prince Hall Order Eastern Star Inc., State of New York.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Marshan Mason Gainer for her 
extraordinary accomplishments on behalf of children across the world.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Marshan Mason Gainer.

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