[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 43 (Sunday, March 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO AYLAN DAWKINS-

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Sunday, March 21, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Aylan 
Dawkins for her continued dedication to the service of others.
  Mrs. Aylan Dawkins was born and raised in the beautiful island of 
Trinidad. After several visits to the United States, she decided to 
relocate to New York in 1987. She is married to Paul Dawkins, who is a 
corrections officer. They have three loving children; Aisha, Darwin, 
and Devon. Aylan is also a proud grandmother to one grandchild named 
Ethan.
  Mrs. Dawkins joined Interfaith Medical Center in 1996 and worked in 
the Home Care Department for 1 year. She was then transferred to the 
Finance Department and eventually moved on to the Chief Financial 
Officer's Department. At present, she is the Executive Assistant to the 
Chief Financial Officer.
  In her capacity as Executive Assistant, Aylan represents the Finance 
Department on a number of committees set up by the institution 
including the annual ball which raises money for the hospital and 
honors outstanding members of the community. She also organizes the 
summer golf outing which has given the hospital visibility in the 
health industry.
  Aylan became a Certified Nursing Assistant in 1997. She devotes her 
weekends to service at the Isabella Geriatric Center where she extends 
her recognizable compassion, patience, and understanding to the 
elderly.
  She excels in customer satisfaction, team effort, and providing 
professionalism and courteous service with a smile at all times.
  She is extremely hardworking and dedicated at work and at home. Mrs. 
Dawkins is a devoted religious woman and the rock of her family. She 
organizes yearly family picnics, summer events, and also enjoys cooking 
all her favorite dishes for her friends and family. Aylan Dawkins is 
certainly a dynamic woman.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
achievements of Aylan Dawkins.

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