[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              A TRIBUTE IN REMEMBRANCE OF DENNIS J. TAYLOR

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dennis J. 
Taylor, a community activist and ordained minister who has impacted 
Brooklyn in countless ways.
  Dennis Taylor has been living and serving the East New York and 
Brownsville communities for more than twenty years. He began his career 
as a volunteer, ministering and advocating for the rights of community 
residents. For a number of years, Mr. Taylor served as a community 
organizer for a local nonprofit organization where he assisted 
residents by empowering them through the creation of tenant and block 
associations. As a member of Community Board #5, Dennis Taylor leads 
the council in creating positive change for all residents, regardless 
of their ethnicity or culture.
  As the founder and executive director of The Sabaoth Group, Inc., 
Dennis Taylor conceived and developed strategies that provide community 
support services to more than 800 families in the East New York, 
Brownsville, Bushwick and Bedford-Stuyvesant communities. He is the 
primary coordinator of services and initiatives, in addition to 
securing funding through foundations, government grants and Requests 
for Proposals. Mr. Taylor developed strategies to create linkages 
between community law enforcement, community residents and faith-based 
organizations. He also created initiatives and developed strategies for 
resident advocacy, tenant organizing and community activism while 
conducting tenant relocations for more than 300 families. Mr. Taylor is 
also a founding partner in TDT Development, LLC, a community housing 
development organization.
  Mr. Taylor began his involvement in tenant services by leading the 
residents of a dangerously neglected city-owned property through a 
process of renewed commitment from the City of New York and their 
subsequent resettlement. He has a reputation for producing consistent 
results and maintaining honor and integrity in the community. Mr. 
Taylor sits on various steering and advisory committees in East New 
York.
  In 2006, Dennis Taylor became an ordained Minister who has garnered a 
sterling reputation in the East New York community.
  Dennis Taylor is married to Anita Joyner-Taylor. He has two daughters 
(Danesha and Keyeira), and two granddaughters (Faith and Patience). Mr. 
Taylor holds an A.A.S. in Computer Technology, a Certificate from 
Fordham University in Social Work and numerous certificates from the 
Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Mr. Taylor is a 
first call advisor to many grassroots organizations seeking guidance, 
direction and/or logistical assistance in the acquisition of their 
goals and objectives.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dennis 
J. Taylor.

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