[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    A TRIBUTE TO MS. MARIAN JACKSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Marian 
Jackson a resident of Staten Island, NY for over thirty years and an 
innovative entrepreneur.
  Ms. Jackson is currently the President of MJ Kreavtivy specializing 
in personal shopping and unique gifts. In addition, Ms. Jackson is a 
travel consultant with the Our Gang Travel Agency. She is well versed 
in cruise group venues and has a following of over one hundred 
dedicated travelers.
  Ms. Jackson's businesses have contributed to numerous community 
organizations including the Universal Temple which supports youth 
development and education in the arts and heritage awareness on Staten 
Island.
  Prior to starting her own businesses, Ms. Jackson was associated with 
several entertainment firms such as ARISTA Records, ABC Television, 
Columbia pictures, and Night Fall Productions as an Associate Producer.
  Ms. Jackson has served as Public Relations Chairperson for the 
National Association of Market Developers and was active in the 
Democratic political community working with the Obama campaign and 
other Democratic Party endeavors.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Marian Jackson.

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