[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 130 (Friday, September 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1746]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO ANNETTE YOUNG

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 24, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a woman who had a 
tremendous impact on her community and the lives of countless 
individuals.
  Annette Young was born on August 15, 1925 in Norfolk, Virginia. In 
1944, she moved to New York and married Winfield Young, the love of her 
life, on March 21, 1944. They were later blessed with a son, Steven. 
Annette took great pride in family and was a devoted wife and mother.
  Annette had a love for God and sought his guidance throughout her 
life. She understood that the power within us could evolve into 
something great if we trusted in the Lord. Annette joined the church 
family at the Berean Baptist Church in 1998.
  Although Annette had a great sense of family, she also had a great 
sense of community. For more than 30 years, she was a resident of 
Ocean-Hill Brownsville and she served as president of the Council of 
Block Associations, organizing over 80 block and tenant associations. 
Additionally, she founded the Council of Block Associations Gazette, 
and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Daniel Hale Williams 
Housing Corp.
  Through her roles as former district co-leader and legislative 
assistant, president of the Vanguard Political Club, honorary co-chair 
of Brooklyn C.O.R.E., Frank Edward Cook Scholarship Foundation and the 
N.A.A.C.P., Annette was a force that helped to empower others.
  Annette worked in various industries and eventually became the 
Executive Secretary to the Vice President of International Banking at 
Chase Manhattan Bank. Following her retirement from Chase, she pursued 
a second career as a film promoter and as President of International 
Cinema. She also managed the musical group ``Elegante.''
  Annette utilized her acting ability and appeared in a number of 
productions. In 1996 she received the Unity Music and Arts Award for 
Outstanding Professional Achievement as an actress from the Unity 
Democratic Club.
  In December 1991, Annette completed a certification from the NY State 
School of Industrial and Labor relations from Cornell University. In 
2002, she proudly received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College 
of New Rochelle. This was a monumental achievement and demonstrates 
that age is not a limit to learning.
  She was extremely proud to be a long time member of the Jefferson 
Democratic Club of Brooklyn, NY.
  Madam Speaker, Annette's grace, poise, professionalism, witty nature 
and natural ability to ``live life to the fullest'' will be remembered 
by all who knew her.

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