[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 48 (Thursday, March 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E729]
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                   A TRIBUTE TO PAMELA TATE-McMULLEN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Pamela Tate-
McMullen a Parent Coordinator in the Department of Education.
  Mrs. Pamela Tate-McMullen was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York 
where she presently resides with her husband, John and son Justin.
  Mrs. Tate-McMullen is a Parent Coordinator in the Department of 
Education, serving at Bedford Academy High School in Brooklyn, New 
York. Since the inception of the position of Parent Coordinator (2003), 
Pamela has served in various capacities working both with the founding 
leader of Bedford Academy, Mr. George Leonard, and too with the present 
leadership of Mr. Adofo Muhammad. Her duties include, but are not 
limited to: (1) increasing parent involvement in the school by working 
closely with school-wide, parent and community organizations, (2) 
convening regular parent meetings and events around topics of key 
concerns to parents and other stakeholders, and (3) maintaining ongoing 
contact with community organizations that are involved with providing 
services to the schools' educational program such as the Bedford 
Stuyvesant YMCA, media contacts and key members of the public who are 
also interested in the ongoing success of Bedford Academy High School.
  Mrs. Tate-McMullen and her family are proud members of Christian 
Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York, where Pamela serves on the 
Hospitality Team. One of Pamela's favorite pastimes is singing with the 
renowned 50's group, the Bobbettes, where she has traveled both locally 
and internationally.
  A vibrant, creative member of the Bedford Academy/Bedford Stuyvesant 
YMCA team, Pamela has consistently contributed to a congenial 
relationship between Bedford Academy High School and the governing 
members and staff of the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA.

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