[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 105 (Thursday, July 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO FAY E. MALCOLM-ALLEN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Fay E. 
Malcolm-Allen for her dedication to education and contributions to the 
nursing profession.
  Fay E. Malcolm-Allen is a 1963 nursing graduate of the University of 
the West Indies. She worked at Linstead Public Hospital in St. 
Catherine, Jamaica before migrating to the United States in 1966.
  Fay E. Malcolm-Allen pursued her advanced education in New York City 
by achieving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating Cum Laude 
from Lehman College; Masters of Art, Nursing Administration from 
Colombia University; Certified Nursing Administration Advanced degree 
from the American Nurses Association; an Administrative Fellowship from 
Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, and completed an 
Executive Development Program at New York University.
  Her career in the United States began as Registered Nurse at 
Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She then spent 12 years employed 
at Montefiore Hospital as a Registered Nurse, Head Nurse, and Assistant 
Director of Nursing.
  Fay was recruited to Bronx Municipal Hospital where her outstanding 
skills were acknowledged. She was quickly promoted from Assistant 
Director of Nursing to Associate Director of Nursing and then to Deputy 
Director of Nursing. She then moved to the position of Director of 
Nursing at North Central Bronx Hospital.
  During her 14 year tenure at North Bronx Hospital she was promoted to 
Deputy Executive Director for Nursing and Clinical Services and then 
became Chief Operating Officer of the Hospital.
  Fay E. Malcolm-Allen had 32 years of health care experience before 
retiring on July 31, 1998 as the Chief Operating Officer of North 
Central Bronx Hospital.
  She has received numerous awards and recognition for her outstanding 
leadership ability, staff development, patient satisfaction, and 
advocacy. In her professional role she was described as a dynamic, 
committed and effective administrator who provided outstanding 
leadership for the department of Nursing and the Hospital. She promoted 
collaborative practice and offered and supported innovative and 
alternative strategies that enhanced personnel and patient 
satisfaction.
  Fay has mentored graduate, high school and elementary school students 
and was instrumental in helping to define issues related to nursing 
education and practice in her role as Adjunct Professor at Lehman 
College.
  Since retiring she has pursued her artistic interests which include 
painting, jewelry making, card making, scrapbooking, sewing and 
gardening. She remains active and enjoys walking and Zumba dancing.
  Fay is married to Percy Allen II. They now reside in Virginia Beach, 
VA.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
achievements of Fay E. Malcolm-Allen.

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